2012 Norwegian First Division (women)
| Season | 2012 | 
|---|---|
| Champions | Avaldsnes | 
| Promoted | Avaldsnes, Medkila | 
| Relegated | Alta | 
| Matches played | 132 | 
| Goals scored | 518 (3.92 per match) | 
| Biggest home win | Grand Bodø 10–0 Voss | 
| Biggest away win | Sola 1–8 Sarpsborg 08 | 
| Highest scoring | Grand Bodø 10–0 Voss | 
| Longest winning run | 18 games - Avaldsnes | 
| Longest unbeaten run | 20 games - Avaldsnes | 
| Longest winless run | 12 games - Voss | 
| Longest losing run | 12 games - Voss | 
| Total attendance | 13,766 | 
| Average attendance | 105 | 
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The 2012 1. divisjon (women) season kicked off on 14 April 2012, and ended on 28 October 2012.
2011-champions Vålerenga and runner-up Fart were promoted to the Toppserien at the end of the 2011 season. They were replaced by Medkila and Linderud-Grei. Haugar and Manglerud Star were relegated at the end of the 2011 season after finishing in the bottom two places of the table. They were replaced by the two playoff-winners Kongsvinger and Åsane.