Eliteserien quiz: Norwegian football trivia

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Did you know Rosenborg won 13 consecutive Norwegian league titles between 1992 and 2004, one of the longest winning streaks in European football? In the 2020s that dominance was broken by Bodø/Glimt, who claimed their first-ever title in 2020 with record points.

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Easy Eliteserien questions

Easy10 questions with answers

A perfect warm-up for the whole group.

1. Which team won its first league title in the Eliteserien in fall 2020?
- A. Bodø/Glimt
- B. Molde
- C. Rosenborg
Correct answer: Bodø/Glimt
Bodø/Glimt won its first Norwegian league title in 2020 after a record-breaking season under coach Kjetil Knutsen. It was the first time a team from Northern Norway had won the league title. (Source)
2. How many consecutive league titles did Rosenborg win in the Norwegian top division from 2015 to 2018?
- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Five
Correct answer: Four
Rosenborg won four consecutive Norwegian league titles in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, dominating Norwegian soccer during that period. Two of the titles were won in the Tippeligaen and two in the Eliteserien following the name change in 2017. (Source)
3. In what year did Bodø/Glimt defend their first league title and win the Eliteserien for the second time in a row?
- A. 2021
- B. 2022
- C. 2023
Correct answer: 2021
On December 12, 2021, Bodø/Glimt secured their second consecutive title after a 3-0 away win against Mjøndalen in the final round. (Source)
4. Who was the coach of Bodø/Glimt during all of their Eliteserien title seasons from 2020 to 2024?
- A. Erling Moe
- B. Kjetil Knutsen
- C. Aasmund Bjørkan
Correct answer: Kjetil Knutsen
Kjetil Knutsen built Bodø/Glimt's success and was head coach for all four league titles in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024. (Source)
5. By what score did Bodø/Glimt defeat Roma at Aspmyra in the Conference League in October 2021?
- A. 3–1
- B. 4–2
- C. 6–1
Correct answer: 6–1
On October 21, 2021, Bodø/Glimt defeated José Mourinho’s Roma 6-1 at home at Aspmyra. It was the biggest defeat of Mourinho’s coaching career at that time. (Source)
6. How many consecutive Norwegian league titles did Rosenborg win between 1992 and 2004?
- A. 11
- B. 12
- C. 13
- D. 14
Correct answer: 13
Rosenborg won 13 consecutive Norwegian league titles between 1992 and 2004, one of the longest winning streaks in European soccer. (Source)
7. Which legendary coach led Rosenborg during most of its golden age?
- A. Åge Hareide
- B. Nils Arne Eggen
- C. Trond Sollied
- D. Egil Olsen
Correct answer: Nils Arne Eggen
Nils Arne Eggen was Rosenborg's head coach for several periods from 1988 to 2010 and won 15 league titles with the club. (Source)
8. What is the name of Rosenborg's home stadium in Trondheim, often called 'the fortress'?
- A. Ullevaal
- B. Lerkendal
- C. Aker Stadion
- D. Brann Stadion
Correct answer: Lerkendal
Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim has been Rosenborg's home stadium since 1957 and earned the nickname 'The Fortress' during the golden years. (Source)
9. Which club plays its home matches at Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim?
- A. Rosenborg
- B. Ranheim
- C. Strindheim
- D. Byåsen
Correct answer: Rosenborg
Rosenborg BK plays its home matches at Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim. It was inaugurated in 1947 and seats just over 21,400 spectators. (Source)
10. At which stadium does Bodø/Glimt play its home matches?
- A. Aker Stadion
- B. Aspmyra Stadion
- C. Romssa Arena
- D. Lerkendal Stadion
Correct answer: Aspmyra Stadion
Bodø/Glimt plays its home matches at Aspmyra Stadium in Bodø. The stadium seats approximately 8,270 spectators and is the northernmost stadium to have hosted a Champions League match. (Source)

Medium questions on Norwegian champions

Medium8 questions with answers

These ask a little more about clubs, coaches and title seasons.

1. Which coach led Rosenborg to three consecutive Norwegian league titles from 2015 to 2017?
- A. Kåre Ingebrigtsen
- B. Nils Arne Eggen
- C. Rini Coolen
Correct answer: Kåre Ingebrigtsen
Kåre Ingebrigtsen took over Rosenborg in summer 2014 and won the league in 2015, 2016, and 2017 before being fired in summer 2018. (Source)
2. Which team won the 2019 Eliteserien with a 14-point lead over the runner-up?
- A. Rosenborg
- B. Bodø/Glimt
- C. Molde
Correct answer: Molde
Molde won the 2019 Eliteserien with 68 points, a full 14 points ahead of Bodø/Glimt in second place. It was Erling Moe's first full season as head coach. (Source)
3. Who succeeded Ole Gunnar Solskjær as coach at Molde and won the league in 2019?
- A. Erling Moe
- B. Kjetil Knutsen
- C. Eirik Horneland
Correct answer: Erling Moe
Erling Moe took over as interim manager when Solskjær moved to Manchester United in December 2018, and was appointed head coach in April 2019. He then led Molde to the league title that fall. (Source)
4. Which team won the Eliteserien in 2022 with Erling Moe as coach?
- A. Bodø/Glimt
- B. Molde
- C. Rosenborg
Correct answer: Molde
Molde won its fifth league title in 2022 with 78 points under Erling Moe, who was named Coach of the Season. Bodø/Glimt finished second, a full 18 points behind. (Source)
5. Who was the top scorer in the Eliteserien in 2023 with 24 goals for Bodø/Glimt?
- A. Albert Grønbæk
- B. Amahl Pellegrino
- C. Kasper Høgh
Correct answer: Amahl Pellegrino
Amahl Pellegrino won the scoring title in 2023 with 24 goals and 14 assists in 29 matches as Bodø/Glimt claimed their third league title in four seasons. (Source)
6. How many Eliteserien titles had Bodø/Glimt won by the end of the 2024 season?
- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Five
Correct answer: Four
Bodø/Glimt won the league in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, giving them four titles in five seasons by the end of 2024. (Source)
7. Which team broke Bodø/Glimt's dominance and won the Eliteserien in 2025 by a one-point margin?
- A. Viking
- B. Brann
- C. Molde
Correct answer: Viking
Viking won its first Norwegian league title in 34 years in fall 2025 after a 5-1 home win against Vålerenga in the final round, finishing one point ahead of second-place Bodø/Glimt. (Source)
8. Which young Norwegian was named Breakthrough of the Year in the Eliteserien in 2018 after scoring 12 goals for Molde?
- A. Martin Ødegaard
- B. Erling Haaland
- C. Ola Solbakken
Correct answer: Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland scored four goals in 21 minutes against Brann on July 1, 2018, and won the Eliteserien Breakthrough of the Year award after scoring a total of 12 goals during the season. (Source)

Hard questions for real fans

Hard8 questions with answers

The trickiest questions on records, top scorers and history.

1. How many goals did Bodø/Glimt score in their 2020 Eliteserien title-winning season?
- A. 75
- B. 89
- C. 103
Correct answer: 103
Bodø/Glimt scored 103 goals in 30 matches during their championship season in 2020 and finished with 81 points, a record in the Eliteserien. (Source)
2. Who was Molde's top scorer in the 2022 title-winning season with 15 league goals before his move to Chelsea?
- A. Ola Brynhildsen
- B. David Datro Fofana
- C. Magnus Wolff Eikrem
Correct answer: David Datro Fofana
Ivorian David Datro Fofana scored 15 league goals for Molde during the 2022 championship season and was sold to Chelsea in January 2023. (Source)
3. How long had it been since Viking's last league title before the club won the Eliteserien title in 2025?
- A. 24 years
- B. 34 years
- C. 44 years
Correct answer: 34 years
Viking from Stavanger had to wait 34 years between league titles. The previous title was won in 1991 before the club finally won the league again in 2025. (Source)
4. Who took over as interim coach at Rosenborg during the 2018 season after Kåre Ingebrigtsen was fired?
- A. Rini Coolen
- B. Eirik Horneland
- C. Åge Hareide
Correct answer: Rini Coolen
Academy director Rini Coolen was appointed interim coach on July 19, 2018, and led Rosenborg to its fourth consecutive league title with one match remaining. (Source)
5. Which goalkeeper became the hero by saving two penalties in Bodø/Glimt's Europa League quarterfinal against Lazio in April 2025?
- A. Nikita Haikin
- B. Andre Hansen
- C. Kristoffer Klaesson
Correct answer: Nikita Haikin
Nikita Haikin saved two penalties in the shootout at Stadio Olimpico on April 17, 2025. Bodø/Glimt thus became the first Norwegian team to reach a Europa League semifinal. (Source)
6. Who scored two goals for Bodø/Glimt in the historic 6–1 victory over Roma in October 2021?
- A. Ola Solbakken
- B. Patrick Berg
- C. Ulrik Saltnes
Correct answer: Ola Solbakken
Ola Solbakken scored two goals in the 71st and 80th minutes of the 6-1 victory. Erik Botheim also scored two goals, while Patrick Berg scored one. (Source)
7. Which forward moved from Bodø/Glimt to Marseille in January 2024?
- A. Faris Pemi Moumbagna
- B. Albert Grønbæk
- C. Erik Botheim
Correct answer: Faris Pemi Moumbagna
The Cameroonian-French striker Faris Pemi Moumbagna was sold to Marseille on January 20, 2024, for approximately 8 million euros. He signed a four-and-a-half-year contract. (Source)
8. Which team broke Bodø/Glimt's streak of Norwegian league titles in 2022 by winning the Eliteserien?
- A. Rosenborg
- B. Molde
- C. Brann
Correct answer: Molde
Molde won the Eliteserien in 2022 and stopped Bodø/Glimt's chance at three straight titles. Bodø/Glimt reclaimed the title the very next year, in 2023. (Source)

Norwegian clubs in Europe

8 questions with answers

Rosenborg's Champions League heroics and Bodø/Glimt's modern surge – the European competitions have given Norwegian football some of its biggest nights.

1. By what score did Bodø/Glimt defeat Roma at Aspmyra in the Conference League in October 2021?
- A. 3–1
- B. 4–2
- C. 6–1
Correct answer: 6–1
On October 21, 2021, Bodø/Glimt defeated José Mourinho’s Roma 6-1 at home at Aspmyra. It was the biggest defeat of Mourinho’s coaching career at that time. (Source)
2. Which goalkeeper became the hero by saving two penalties in Bodø/Glimt's Europa League quarterfinal against Lazio in April 2025?
- A. Nikita Haikin
- B. Andre Hansen
- C. Kristoffer Klaesson
Correct answer: Nikita Haikin
Nikita Haikin saved two penalties in the shootout at Stadio Olimpico on April 17, 2025. Bodø/Glimt thus became the first Norwegian team to reach a Europa League semifinal. (Source)
3. Which team did Bodø/Glimt face in its Europa League semifinal in spring 2025?
- A. Manchester United
- B. Tottenham Hotspur
- C. Athletic Bilbao
Correct answer: Tottenham Hotspur
Bodø/Glimt was eliminated by Tottenham 5-1 on aggregate in the semifinals in May 2025. Spurs then won the final against Manchester United in Bilbao. (Source)
4. Who scored two goals for Bodø/Glimt in the historic 6–1 victory over Roma in October 2021?
- A. Ola Solbakken
- B. Patrick Berg
- C. Ulrik Saltnes
Correct answer: Ola Solbakken
Ola Solbakken scored two goals in the 71st and 80th minutes of the 6-1 victory. Erik Botheim also scored two goals, while Patrick Berg scored one. (Source)
5. Which Norwegian club crushed José Mourinho's Roma 6–1 in the Conference League in October 2021?
- A. Bodø/Glimt
- B. Rosenborg
- C. Molde
- D. Brann
Correct answer: Bodø/Glimt
Roma got its revenge in the quarterfinals and advanced with a 5-2 aggregate score after a 1-2 loss in Bodø and a 4-0 win in Rome in April 2022. Roma then won the tournament. (Source)
6. Which club became the first from Norway to reach the semifinals of the Europa League in the 2024/25 season?
- A. Bodø/Glimt
- B. Molde
- C. Rosenborg
- D. Brann
Correct answer: Bodø/Glimt
In the spring of 2025, Bodø/Glimt became the first Norwegian club ever to reach a Europa League semifinal, after defeating Lazio on penalties in the quarterfinals. (Source)
7. Which Italian team did Bodø/Glimt beat on penalties in the 2024/25 Europa League quarterfinals?
- A. Lazio
- B. Roma
- C. Fiorentina
- D. Inter
Correct answer: Lazio
Bodø/Glimt advanced after a penalty shootout against Lazio in Rome on April 17, 2025. The aggregate score was 3-3 after extra time, but Glimt won 3-2 on penalties, with goalkeeper Nikita Haikin saving two shots. (Source)
8. Which English team knocked out Bodø/Glimt in the 2024/25 Europa League semifinal?
- A. Tottenham
- B. Manchester United
- C. Arsenal
- D. Aston Villa
Correct answer: Tottenham
Tottenham won the semifinal 5-1 on aggregate after a 3-1 home win and a 2-0 away win in Bodø in May 2025. Spurs went on to win the entire Europa League. (Source)

FAQ

Which club has won the most Norwegian league titles?

Rosenborg is Norway's most decorated club, including a run of 13 straight league titles between 1992 and 2004.

When did Bodø/Glimt win their first Norwegian title?

In the 2020 season, after a record-breaking campaign under coach Kjetil Knutsen. It was the first time the club from Nordland won the top division.

What is Norway's top football division called?

Since 2017 it has been called the Eliteserien. Earlier it was known as the Tippeligaen, which many of the questions still reflect.

What is Rosenborg's home stadium?

Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim, the club's home since 1957, nicknamed 'the fortress' during their golden years.

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