| Founded | 1943 (as Meðaldeildin) 1976 |
|---|---|
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Faroe Islands Premier League |
| Relegation to | 2. deild |
| Domestic cup(s) | Faroe Islands Cup |
| Current champions | Skála ÍF (3rd title) (2023) |
| Most championships | KÍ Klaksvík II (12 titles) |
| Current: 2024 1. deild | |
1. deild is the second tier league of football in the Faroe Islands. It was founded in 1943. The league is organised by the Faroe Islands Football Association. It was originally the top level of Faroe Islands football but was replaced by the Faroe Islands Premier League in 2005.
The league has 10 participating clubs. At the end of each season, two teams are relegated and two promoted from the 2. deild, pending the fact that the promoted team does not already have a team in 1. deild. In such cases, the team that finished third will be promoted instead. If a team is relegated to 1. deild and already have a side playing there, their reserve team will move one division down, thereby saving another team from relegation.