2018 IK Start season

The 2018 season is IK Start's first season back in the Eliteserien following their relegation at the end of the 2016 season.

Season events

Prior to the start of the season, IK Start appointed Mark Dempsey as their new manager. After a run of poor results, Dempsey was fired on 18 May 2018, Mick Priest taking over as Interim Manager.Kjetil Rekdal took over on a permanent basis on May 30.

Squad

''As of 31 August 2018.''

Transfers

Winter

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Summer

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