1979 Norwegian First Division

The 1979 1. divisjon was the 35th completed season of top division football in Norway.

Overview

It was contested by 12 teams, and Viking FK won their sixth league title.

Teams and locations

Team		Location	Stadium
Bodø/Glimt	3	Bodø	Aspmyra Stadion
Brann	27	Bergen	Brann Stadion
Bryne	4	Bryne	Bryne Stadion
Hamarkameratene	9	Hamar	Briskeby
Lillestrøm	16	Lillestrøm	Åråsen Stadion
Mjøndalen	12	Mjøndalen	Nedre Eiker Stadion
Moss	6	Moss	Melløs Stadion
Rosenborg	16	Trondheim	Lerkendal Stadion
Skeid	30	Oslo
Start	12	Kristiansand	Kristiansand Stadion
Vålerengen	24	Oslo	Bislett Stadion
Viking	32	Stavanger	Stavanger Stadion

League table

Season statistics

Top scorer

Odd Iversen, Vålerengen – 18 goals