1980 Norwegian First Division
| Season | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 April – 19 October |
| Champions | Start 2nd title |
| Relegated | Molde Skeid Bodø/Glimt |
| European Cup | Start |
| Cup Winners' Cup | Vålerengen |
| UEFA Cup | Bryne |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 392 (2.97 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Arne Dokken (14 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Bryne 7–0 Bodø/Glimt (5 October 1980) |
| Biggest away win | Lyn 1–6 Viking (28 August 1980) |
| Highest scoring | Lillestrøm 6–4 Lyn (27 April 1980) |
| Longest winning run | Viking (5 games) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Bryne Viking (6 games) |
| Longest winless run | Molde Skeid (7 games) |
| Longest losing run | Bodø/Glimt (5 games) |
| Highest attendance | 17,400 Rosenborg 2–0 Vålerengen (15 May 1980) |
| Lowest attendance | 774 Lyn 2–1 Molde (29 June 1980) |
| Average attendance | 5,085 18.5% |
← 1979 1981 → | |
The 1980 1. divisjon was the 36th completed season of top division football in Norway.