| Country: | Norway |
| Season: | 2012 |
| Division1: | Tippeligaen |
| Champions1: | Molde |
| Division2: | 1. divisjon |
| Champions2: | Start |
| Division3: | 2. divisjon |
| Champions3: | Elverum (Group 1) Kristiansund (Group 2) Vard Haugesund (Group 3) Follo (Group 4) |
| Domestic: | Cupen |
| Dchampions: | Hødd |
| Wdivision1: | Toppserien |
| Wchampions1: | LSK Kvinner |
| Wdivision2: | 1. divisjon |
| Wchampions2: | Avaldsnes |
| Wdomestic: | Cupen |
| Wdchampions: | Stabæk |
| Prevseason: | 2011 |
| Nextseason: | 2013 |
| Flagicon: | yes |
The 2012 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Norway.
The season began on 25 March 2012 for Tippeligaen, with 1. divisjon started 9 April 2012. First round of 2. divisjon was scheduled to 14 April 2012. 1. divisjon ended on 11 October 2012, while Tippeligaen finished on 18 November 2012. The Cup Final was played on 25 November 2012.[1]
| League | Promoted to league | Relegated from league | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippeligaen | |||
| 1. divisjon | |||
| 2. divisjon |
See main article: 2012 Tippeligaen.
See main article: 2012 1. divisjon.
See main article: 2012 2. divisjon.
See main article: 2012 3. divisjon.
See main article: 2012 Norwegian Football Cup.
See main article: 2012 Norwegian Football Cup final.
See main article: 2012 Toppserien.
See main article: 2012 1. divisjon (women).
See main article: 2012 Norwegian Women's Cup.
These are the results of Norway's teams in European competitions during the 2012 season. (Norway team score displayed first)
| Team | Contest | Round | Opponent | 1st leg score* | 2nd leg score** | Aggregate score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second qualifying round | 3–0 (H) | 1–1 (A) | W 4–1 | |||
| Third qualifying round | 0–1 (H) | 1–1 (A) | L 1–2 | |||
| Play-off round | 2–0 (H) | 2–1 (A) | W 4–1 | |||
| Second qualifying round | 1–1 (A) | 5–0 (H) | W 6–1 | |||
| Third qualifying round | 1–2 (A) | 0–1 (H) | L 1–3 | |||
| Second qualifying round | 0–0 (A) | 1–0 (H) (aet) | W 1–0 | |||
| Third qualifying round | 1–1 (H) | 1–0 (A) | W 2–1 | |||
| Play-off round | 3–2 (H) | 0–1 (A) | L 3–3 | |||
| First qualifying round | 3–0 (A) | 1–0 (H) | W 4–0 | |||
| Second qualifying round | 2–2 (H) | 2–1 (A) | W 4–3 | |||
| Third qualifying round | 1–1 (A) | 0–0 (H) | W 1–1 | |||
| Play-off round | 1–1 (A) | 2–1 (H) | W 3–2 | |||
| First qualifying round | 0–2 (A) | 3–2 (H) | L 3–4 | |||
* For group games in Champions League or Europa League, score in home game is displayed
** For group games in Champions League or Europa League, score in away game is displayed
See main article: 2012–13 UEFA Women's Champions League.
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See main article: Norway national football team.
See main article: 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA). The Norway national football team played four games in the qualification for 2014 FIFA World Cup.[2]
See main article: 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group E.
Norway will also participate in a number of friendly matches.
See main article: Norway women's national football team.
| Name | Club | Date of departure | Replacement | Date of appointment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2011 | 1 January 2012[3] | ||||
| 31 December 2011 | 1 January 2012[4] | ||||
| 31 December 2011 | 1 January 2012[5] | ||||
| 31 December 2011[6] | 2 January 2012[7] | ||||
| 10 May 2012 | 10 May 2012[8] |
20 February 2011: Knut Torbjørn Eggen, the coach of the U-19 team and formerly head coach of Moss and Fredrikstad passes away at the age of 51.[9]
23 March 2012: In the opening match of Tippeligaen, Molde wins 2–1 at home against Strømsgodset.[10]
25 March 2012: Sogndal beats Odd Grenland 4–0, and is on top of the table for the first time in history.
1 April 2012: In Haugesund's 2–0 win against Molde, Alexander Søderlund's goal was never across the line and the debate about goal-line technology is again raised.
9 April 2012: Sogndal collect their first point against Rosenborg at Lerkendal Stadion, having lost the first 13 meetings at Lerkendal.[11] In the opening match of Adeccoligaen, the two teams relegated from Tippeligaen, Start and Sarpsborg 08 draws 4–4.[12]
15 April 2012: Sogndal's goalkeeper Kenneth Udjus surpasses Rosenborg's Daniel Örlund as the goalkeeper with the longest clean sheet since 1991. Udjus' new record is 558 minutes, while Örlund's clean sheet lasted for 553 minutes.[13]
16 September 2012: Kristiansund BK secures promotion to the 1. divisjon after winning the 2012 2. divisjon group 2.[14]