2020 Toppserien
The 2020 Toppserien is the 34th season of the highest women’s football league in Norway. The season was to commence initially on 21 March 2020 but due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the league’s starting date was delayed. It finally commenced on 3 July 2020 and is due to end on 15 November 2020. This season features just 10 teams.
2020 teams
| Team | Manager | Home city | Home ground | Since | First app. | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arna-Bjørnar | Remi Natvik | Indre Arna (Bergen) | Arna Idrettspark | 2006 | 2001 | 19 |
| Avaldsnes IL | Thomas Dahle | Avaldsnes | Avaldsnes Idrettssenter | 2013 | 2013 | 8 |
| Klepp IL | Nick Lofthus | Kleppe | Klepp Stadion | 1987 | 1987 | 34 |
| Kolbotn | Niklas Nyland | Kolbotn | Sofiemyr | 1995 | 1995 | 26 |
| LSK Kvinner | Ole Johan Aas | Lillestrøm | LSK-Hallen | 1987 | 1987 | 34 |
| Lyn Fotball Damer | Ole Johan Aas | Oslo | Kringsjå kunstgress | 2018 | 2018 | 3 |
| Røa IL | Geir Nordby | Oslo | Røa kunstgress | 2000 | 2000 | 21 |
| Rosenborg | Steinar Lein | Trondheim | Koteng Arena | 1987 | 1987 | 34 |
| IL Sandviken | Patrik Hansson | Bergen | Stemmemyren | 2015 | 1987 | 27 |
| Vålerenga IF | Jack Majgaard Jensen | Oslo | Intility Arena | 2012 | 2012 | 9 |
Managerial Changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment | Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
League Table
| Pos. | Team | Pld. | W | D | L | Goals | Pts. | Qualification |
| 1 | Valeranga | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 39-14 | 38 | Champion Qualification to 2021–22 Women’s Champions League First Round |
| 2 | Rosenborg BK | 18 | 10 | 8 | – | 34-16 | 38 | Qualification to 2021–22 Women’s Champions League First Round |
| 3 | Avaldsnes IL | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 31-21 | 34 | |
| 4 | IL Sandviken | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 29-23 | 30 | |
| 5 | LSK Kvinner | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 29-23 | 29 | |
| 6 | Lyn Football Damer | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 24-30 | 21 | |
| 7 | Klepp IL | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 19-33 | 18 | |
| 8 | Arna-Bjornar | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 13-29 | 17 | |
| 9 | Kolbotn | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 18-29 | 12 | Relegation Play-offs |
| 10 | Roa IL | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 15-33 | 12 | Relegation |
League Result
Relegation Play-offs
| Date | Venue | Host Team | Score | Away Team |
| 22-11-2020 | Strømmen Stadion, Strømmen | Kolbotn | 5-0 Mette Skau (og), Kristin Holmen (2), Johanne Fridlund, Julie Klaeboe | Medkila |
| 22-11-2020 | Harstad stadion [no], Harstad | Medkila | 2-1 Miriam Vilnes Mjaset, Martine Brustad / My Sorsdahl | Kolbotn |
Topscorers
| Players (Team) | Goals |
| Ajara Nchout (Valeranga IF) | 10 |
| Marit Clausen (Rosenborg) Camilla Linberg (Lyn) | 9 |
| Elise Thorsnes (Avaldness) Sophie Roman Haug (LSK Kvinner W) | 8 |
See also:
| 2019 | 2021 |