2009 Toppserien
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The 2009 Toppserien was the twenty-third season of top-tier women's football in Norway
since its establishment in 1987. A total of twelve teams contested the league, consisting of ten who competed the previous season and two promoted from the 1. divisjon. Running from 13 April to 31 October 2009, it was won by Røa
for the third consecutive year. As winners, Røa qualified for the Round of 32 of the 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League as the sole representative from Norway. Because Norway had dropped to ninth place in the UEFA coefficient rankings for 2010–11, the runners-up in the Toppserien could no longer enter the Qualifying Round of the Champions League, as had been the case in the previous season.
Røa were confirmed as league champions on the last day of the season after drawing 0–0 with runners-up Stabæk
, thus becoming the second team in the league's history to secure three consecutive titles (Trondheims-Ørn managed four in a row in 1994–1997). With their fourth league title overall, Røa also drew level with Sprint/Jeløy in terms of number of titles won, behind Trondheims-Ørn and Asker. Stabæk finished three points behind Røa in what was their first season after relocating to Bærum
and becoming an affiliate of Stabæk Fotball. They had previously competed as Asker. Kolbotn finished third, six points behind Røa and three behind Stabæk.
Neither of the two promoted teams were able to maintain their spot in the top flight. Fortuna Ålesund were the first team to be relegated to the 1. divisjon after losing 1–2 at home to Arna-Bjørnar on 26 September. They were joined by Sandviken
on 10 October when they lost 0–4 at home, also to Arna-Bjørnar.
On 27 October, the Football Association of Norway
penalized Fløya for their use of two ineligible players in the league and Norwegian Cup
. The players, both acquired before the start of the season, were fielded in thirteen and nine matches respectively before it was discovered that the club had not registered the transfers properly. Fløya were fined 10,000 kroner
and deducted four points. Consequently, they dropped from eighth to tenth place in the standings.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
since its establishment in 1987. A total of twelve teams contested the league, consisting of ten who competed the previous season and two promoted from the 1. divisjon. Running from 13 April to 31 October 2009, it was won by Røa
Røa IL
Røa IL is a Norwegian sports club from Røa in the borough of Vestre Aker, Oslo. It was founded on 11 November 1900, and has sections for football, gymnastics, bandy and cross-country skiing. Football, bandy and nordic skiing has been dominant in Røa. In bandy, the team has twice made it to the...
for the third consecutive year. As winners, Røa qualified for the Round of 32 of the 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League as the sole representative from Norway. Because Norway had dropped to ninth place in the UEFA coefficient rankings for 2010–11, the runners-up in the Toppserien could no longer enter the Qualifying Round of the Champions League, as had been the case in the previous season.
Røa were confirmed as league champions on the last day of the season after drawing 0–0 with runners-up Stabæk
Stabæk Fotball Kvinner
Stabæk Fotball Kvinner is Stabæk IF's women's football team, and was started in 2007. Stabæk plays in Toppserien, the top league of Norway. They won the league championship in 2010 and thus qualified to the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League to debut in Europe...
, thus becoming the second team in the league's history to secure three consecutive titles (Trondheims-Ørn managed four in a row in 1994–1997). With their fourth league title overall, Røa also drew level with Sprint/Jeløy in terms of number of titles won, behind Trondheims-Ørn and Asker. Stabæk finished three points behind Røa in what was their first season after relocating to Bærum
Bærum
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sandvika. Bærum was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. A suburb of Oslo, Bærum is located on the west coast of the city....
and becoming an affiliate of Stabæk Fotball. They had previously competed as Asker. Kolbotn finished third, six points behind Røa and three behind Stabæk.
Neither of the two promoted teams were able to maintain their spot in the top flight. Fortuna Ålesund were the first team to be relegated to the 1. divisjon after losing 1–2 at home to Arna-Bjørnar on 26 September. They were joined by Sandviken
IL Sandviken
IL Sandviken is a Norwegian sports club from the neighborhood Sandviken in Bergenhus borough, Bergen. It has sections for football and handball.The women's football team currently resides in the Toppserien, having played there since the 2004 season...
on 10 October when they lost 0–4 at home, also to Arna-Bjørnar.
On 27 October, the Football Association of Norway
Football Association of Norway
The Football Association of Norway is the governing body of football in Norway. Current FIFA World Champions It was formed in 1902 and organises the men's and women's national teams, as well as the Norwegian Premier League.The team are enjoying their best ever spell thanks to World Player of the...
penalized Fløya for their use of two ineligible players in the league and Norwegian Cup
Norwegian football cup
The Norwegian Football Cup is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football tournament in the country. The tournament is commonly known as Cupen or NM, an acronym formed...
. The players, both acquired before the start of the season, were fielded in thirteen and nine matches respectively before it was discovered that the club had not registered the transfers properly. Fløya were fined 10,000 kroner
Norwegian krone
The krone is the currency of Norway and its dependent territories. The plural form is kroner . It is subdivided into 100 øre. The ISO 4217 code is NOK, although the common local abbreviation is kr. The name translates into English as "crown"...
and deducted four points. Consequently, they dropped from eighth to tenth place in the standings.
League table
Results
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lene MykjålandLene Mykjåland Lene Mykjåland is a Norwegian football striker.She currently plays for Røa. She is also a member of the Norwegian Women's National Football Team, having made her debut for the senior team on March 7, 2007, in a 1–2 loss against Germany.She started her career in Randesund IL, a district club in... |
Røa Røa IL Røa IL is a Norwegian sports club from Røa in the borough of Vestre Aker, Oslo. It was founded on 11 November 1900, and has sections for football, gymnastics, bandy and cross-country skiing. Football, bandy and nordic skiing has been dominant in Røa. In bandy, the team has twice made it to the... |
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| 2 |  Kristy MooreKristy Moore Kristy Moore is an English-Australian footballer. She plays in Norway as a winger or striker for Stabæk and has represented both Australia and England at international level.-Club career:... |
Stabæk Stabæk Fotball Kvinner Stabæk Fotball Kvinner is Stabæk IF's women's football team, and was started in 2007. Stabæk plays in Toppserien, the top league of Norway. They won the league championship in 2010 and thus qualified to the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League to debut in Europe... |
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| 3 | Lise Klaveness Lise Klaveness Lise Klaveness is a Norwegian football player who has played more than fifty matches for the Norway women's national football team.... |
Stabæk Stabæk Fotball Kvinner Stabæk Fotball Kvinner is Stabæk IF's women's football team, and was started in 2007. Stabæk plays in Toppserien, the top league of Norway. They won the league championship in 2010 and thus qualified to the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League to debut in Europe... |
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| 4 | Kristin Lie Kristin Lie Kristin Lie is a Norwegian football striker. She currently plays for Trondheims-Ørn.-References:**... |
Trondheims-Ørn | 16 |
| Melissa Wiik Melissa Wiik Melissa Wiik is a Norwegian female footballer, who currently plays for VfL Wolfsburg.-Career:Asker played in the elite Toppserien league in Norway, and Wiik was the league's top scorer of the 2007 season, with 22 goals from 22 matches... |
Stabæk Stabæk Fotball Kvinner Stabæk Fotball Kvinner is Stabæk IF's women's football team, and was started in 2007. Stabæk plays in Toppserien, the top league of Norway. They won the league championship in 2010 and thus qualified to the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League to debut in Europe... |
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| 6 | Isabell Herlovsen Isabell Herlovsen Isabell Lehn Herlovsen is a German-born Norwegian football player who is currently playing for LSK Kvinner FK after being released from her contract with French club Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine... |
Kolbotn | 13 |
| Una Nwajei Una Nwajei Una Obiose Kriston Nwajei is a Nigerian-born English footballer. She plays as a striker for Amazon Grimstad and has represented England at international level.-Club career:... |
Team Strømmen | 13 | |
| Elise Thorsnes Elise Thorsnes Elise Hove Thorsnes is a Norwegian footballer.She made her debut for the former elite team Kaupanger, and stayed there until her debut for Arna-Bjørnar in 2006. Thorsnes made her debut at the same time as Erika Skarbø, Madeleine Giske and Trude Johannessen. Arna-Bjørnar finished in 5th place... |
Røa Røa IL Røa IL is a Norwegian sports club from Røa in the borough of Vestre Aker, Oslo. It was founded on 11 November 1900, and has sections for football, gymnastics, bandy and cross-country skiing. Football, bandy and nordic skiing has been dominant in Røa. In bandy, the team has twice made it to the... |
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| 9 | Miriam Mumtaz |
Kolbotn | 12 |
| 10 | Rebecca Angus |
Kolbotn | 10 |
| Anneli Giske |
Fløya | 10 |