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
Results
Season statistics
Top scorer
- Odd Iversen, Vålerengen – 18 goals
Attendances