22 games were played in 6 groups, with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Jevnaker, Åndalsnes, Stabæk, Vidar, Stjørdals-Blink and Alta were promoted to the First Division. Number ten, eleven and twelve were relegated to the 3. divisjon. The winning teams from each of the 19 groups in the 3. divisjon were promoted to the 2. divisjon.