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The Norwegian Premier League is the top division for Football (soccer) in Norway . Its official Norwegian name is '''Tippeligaen''' after its sponsor Norsk Tipping , the national Lottery and Bookmaking service. It is also Colloquial ly known as '''Eliteserien''' ("The Elite League"), although the name has never been official. Between 1963 and 1990 the name of the league was 1. divisjon ("1st Division"), a name that has later been used for the second level league from 1991. (In 2005 the second level league was officially named Adeccoligaen after its sponsor Adecco .) From the fall of 1948 to 1962 the top division was called '''Hovedserien''' ("The Main League"), and between 1937 and the summer of 1948 it was called '''Norgesserien''' ("The League of Norway"). RANKING OF TEAMS The Norwegian Premier League consists of 14 teams that play each other twice (home and away) during a season which lasts from April until October. Teams are ranked by:
The two last standing teams at the end of a season are relegated, while the third last team has to play two qualifying matches (home and away) against the third best team in the First Division for continued participation. The league champion qualifies for the UEFA Champions League and the four highest ranked teams (including the winner) qualify for the Scandinavian Royal League . HISTORY The league has enjoyed tremendous popularity in Norway. Rosenborg of Trondheim won the first 13 consecutive years (1992-2004), in the first years with a substantial margin, only partly challenged by Molde , Lillestrøm and Brann . However, this was streadily narrowing down towards a dramatic finish in 2004, where the Trondheim team tied with Vålerenga of Oslo in game points, but finished ahead on goals scored. However, in 2005 the winning streak came to an end as Vålerenga clinched the title, one point ahead of Start of Kristiansand . Rosenborg was never in contention this year and would finish only 7th. TOP FLIGHT CHAMPIONS The following clubs have won the top division in Norwegian football since and List Of Premier League Champions From 1938 To Present Time ).
CHAMPIONS Below is a list of the gold, silver and bronze medalists in the Norwegian Premier League for men since its beginning in 1937/38. (The Norwegian Football Cup has been played since 1902 .) During 1937-1948 the name of the league was Norgesserien ("The League of Norway"), 1948-1962 Hovedserien ("The Main League"), 1963-1990 1. divisjon ("1st Division"), and from 1991 Tippeligaen (sponsored name) or Eliteserien ("The Elite League", a generic name). Before 1961, the championship was decided by a final match, after that through a league table. Bronze finals were played in 1960 and 1961, before that no bronze medals were awarded. Note that clubs from Northern Norway (including Bodø/Glimt and Tromsø) were not allowed in the top division until 1962, but a separate Northern Norwegian Cup was played. The league did not play during the period 1940-1946 because of the 2nd World War. See below for a list of Medalists By Club Name . Medalists by year The following medals have been awarded: Medalists by club name The following Clubs have won one or more Premier League medals since 1937/38: ATTENDANCE From 1995 the league was expanded with two teams, and has 182 matches a year. Before that the number was 132 matches a year. INDIVIDUAL ALL-TIME RECORDS Most matches played Roar Strand and Christer Basma are still active in the Premier League during the 2006 season. Most goals scored SEE ALSO
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