| Founded | 1991 1963[citation needed]–1990 (as 5. divisjon) |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 278 (22 groups from 18 districts) |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | Norwegian Third Division |
| Relegation to | Norwegian Fifth Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Norwegian Cup |
| Website | fotball.no |
| Current: 2024 Norwegian Fourth Division | |
| Norwegian football league structure |
|---|
| Eliteserien (Tier 1) |
| First Division (Tier 2) |
| Second Division (Tier 3) |
| Third Division (Tier 4) |
| Fourth Division (Tier 5) |
| Fifth Division (Tier 6) |
| Sixth Division (Tier 7) |
| Seventh Division (Tier 8) |
| Eighth Division (Tier 9) |
| Ninth Division (Tier 10) |
The Norwegian Fourth Division, also called 4. divisjon, is the fifth highest division of the men's football league in Norway. Like the rest of the Norwegian football league system, the season runs from spring to autumn, running approximately from April to October.
In 2019, it was decided that not all 24 group winners would promote to 3. divisjon.[1] A play-off system was established and the number of teams promoting from 4. divisjon was reduced to 18. Since the 2017 season, 4. divisjon teams have been eligible to qualify for the Norwegian Cup. Ahead of the 2020 season, the number of groups were reduced to 22.
Like in the rest of the Norwegian football league system, all the teams play each other twice, once at home and once away. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw, and if two teams are equal on points, the one with the best goal difference is above the other on the table. The teams are placed in the 24 sections according to geographic considerations.
The District Football Associations are responsible for the administration of 4. divisjon. The Norwegian Football Federation is responsible for the administration of 3. divisjon and the higher tiers of the Norwegian football league system.