Ettan - Norra is a men’s league competition in Sweden. Visitors can use this page to follow live scores, fixtures, results and standings, while player and team statistics provide additional detail for reviewing matches and competition performance across the recorded seasons. It is a practical reference for checking the competition’s schedule, outcomes and statistical information over time.
Upcoming matches, Ettan - Norra
Norra - 22
Norra - 23
Latest played matches, Ettan - Norra
Norra - 22
Norra - 21
Ettan - Norra Standings
North
| Rank | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Stockholm Internazionale | 21 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 17 | 31 | 45 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
|
Hammarby Talang | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 46 | 18 | 28 | 41 | WLDDL |
| 3 |
|
AFC Eskilstuna | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 40 | WWWWW |
| 4 |
|
Arlanda | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 39 | WLLWW |
| 5 |
|
IF Karlstad | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 21 | 12 | 38 | DLLDL |
| 6 |
|
FBK Karlstad | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 38 | DWWWL |
| 7 |
|
Enköping | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 38 | WWWLD |
| 8 |
|
Assyriska FF | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 34 | 1 | 29 | LWWLW |
| 9 |
|
Karlberg | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 29 | 31 | -2 | 28 | WLDLW |
| 10 |
|
Gefle IF | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 41 | -13 | 27 | LWLDW |
| 11 |
|
Umeå FC | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 37 | -9 | 26 | WLWWD |
| 12 |
|
Vasalund | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 33 | 43 | -10 | 23 | LLLWD |
| 13 |
|
Sollentuna | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 31 | -10 | 23 | LLWLW |
| 14 |
|
Piteå | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 43 | -19 | 15 | LLWLD |
| 15 |
|
Järfälla | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 47 | -23 | 15 | LLLLL |
| 16 |
|
Stocksund | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 14 | WLLLL |
Ettan - Norra Statistics
Top scorers 2026
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Top assists 2026
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Top key passes
Top tackles
Top yellow cards
Top red cards
Ettan - Norra teams participation since 2016
History
| Team | Nb participations |
|---|---|
| Sollentuna | 9 |
| Umeå FC | 8 |
| Vasalund | 8 |
| Sandviken | 7 |
| Team Thoren | 7 |
| IF Karlstad | 6 |
| Örebro Syrianska | 6 |
| Gefle IF | 5 |
| Assyriska FF | 5 |
| Nyköping | 5 |
| Sylvia | 5 |
| Täby | 5 |
| Hammarby Talang | 5 |
| Akropolis | 4 |
| Carlstad United | 4 |
| Haninge | 4 |
| IFK Luleå | 4 |
| Forward | 4 |
| Piteå | 4 |
| Stockholm Internazionale | 4 |
| IF Brommapojkarna | 3 |
| Vasteras SK FK | 3 |
| Stocksund | 3 |
| Karlslund | 3 |
| United Nordic | 3 |
| Dalkurd FF | 2 |
| AFC Eskilstuna | 2 |
| IK brage | 2 |
| Enskede | 2 |
| Karlberg | 2 |
| Rynninge | 2 |
| Boden | 2 |
| Linköping City | 2 |
| Arameiska / Syrianska | 2 |
| Motala | 2 |
| IK Frej | 1 |
| Syrianska FC | 1 |
| Hudiksvall | 1 |
| Karlstad | 1 |
| Piteå W | 1 |
| Skellefteå | 1 |
| Sleipner | 1 |
| Enköping | 1 |
| Friska Viljor | 1 |
| Berga | 1 |
Ettan - Norra top scorer teams
Ettan - Norra About
Ettan - Norra is a Swedish men’s league competition and the northern section of Ettan, the third tier of the national football pyramid. Also known as Swedish Division 1 Ettan North, it provides a demanding bridge between regional Division 2 football and the second-tier Superettan, combining elite development with promotion and relegation stakes.
Role in Swedish football
Ettan is divided into two regional leagues: Ettan Norra and Ettan Södra. The North section serves clubs from the northern and central parts of Sweden, although the Swedish Football Association can adjust the geographical allocation of teams between the two divisions to preserve a balanced competition. This regional structure reduces the travel burden created by Sweden’s size while maintaining a national standard below the Superettan.
The competition was established in its current form in 2006 as part of an effort to create a clearer route towards the professional levels of Swedish football. It has since become an important proving ground for developing players, ambitious regional clubs and teams seeking to return to the upper divisions. Its position makes every season meaningful: clubs compete not only for the title, but also to remain within the national elite structure.
Governance and access
Ettan operates under the authority of the Swedish Football Association (SvFF), with Ettanfotboll serving as the interest organisation for clubs in the North and South divisions. Participation is determined primarily by sporting merit, subject to the competition’s entry and licensing requirements.
Clubs can enter Ettan Norra by winning promotion from one of the regional Division 2 groups or by being relegated from the Superettan. Teams that remain outside the promotion and relegation positions normally retain their place for the following season. Clubs must also satisfy the applicable sporting, financial and stadium-safety requirements for this level, reflecting Ettan’s role as the threshold between regional football and the professional game.
League format
Ettan Norra is a conventional league rather than a knockout tournament. The division consists of 16 clubs, with each team facing every other side twice: once at home and once away. This produces a 30-match season for every participant, and the champion is determined by the final league table rather than by a separate championship play-off.
The standard points system awards three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat. Matches level after 90 minutes remain draws, with no extra time or penalties in ordinary league fixtures. Where teams finish level on points, the stated ranking sequence is goal difference, goals scored and then head-to-head record. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs belong to the relevant promotion or relegation play-offs, not to the regular league schedule.
Promotion, relegation and competitive stakes
The winner of Ettan Norra earns automatic promotion to the Superettan. The runner-up receives another route upwards by entering a two-legged promotion play-off against a Superettan club. This gives the title race two distinct rewards: first place guarantees promotion, while second place preserves a realistic opportunity to reach the second tier.
At the other end of the table, the bottom three clubs—14th, 15th and 16th—are automatically relegated to Division 2. The team finishing 13th enters a relegation play-off to defend its place in Ettan. Consequently, the division’s final positions carry clear consequences across the entire table, from the pursuit of promotion to the fight for survival.
Spring-to-autumn calendar
Like much of Swedish football, Ettan Norra follows a spring-to-autumn schedule shaped by the Nordic climate. The season generally begins in late March or early April, includes a mid-season pause around July and concludes in November. Promotion and relegation play-offs follow soon after the league programme, giving the campaign a decisive finish before the winter break.
The result is a competition built around consistency rather than a short knockout run. Over 30 fixtures, clubs must manage form, travel, squad depth and changing conditions while pursuing one of the most significant objectives available beneath the Superettan. For supporters tracking the Swedish football pyramid, Ettan Norra offers a detailed view of the country’s competitive middle ground: regional in organisation, national in importance and closely connected to both player development and club progression.