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How has the Band 5 Norwegian Eliteserien started?

Martin Haddow gives us the playing style of each top tier team and provides their best player and breakthrough player to watch

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Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert
Apr 18, 2026
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Ah, Norway. Its good to be back, Rosenborg, Tromso, Sarpsborg et al.

I see some old faces? Interesting. Welcome back, its been a while.

Spring has sprung (almost) and it will be a summer of loving the fotballen again.

As a nation the Norwegians have the small matter of a world cup to figure out, Iraq, Senegal, and the French await on America’s East Coast.

In the meantime, domestic affairs to the forefront as the Eliteserien is back in business! Below is a team by team guide, formations and Players To Watch etc.

Let’s make a quick check on the (very) early league table as it stands at the time of writing…

Image courtesy of Fotmob

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