1988 Norwegian First Division
| Season | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1 May – 9 October |
| Champions | Rosenborg 6th title |
| Relegated | Bryne Strømmen Djerv 1919 |
| European Cup | Rosenborg |
| Cup Winners’ Cup | Brann |
| UEFA Cup | Lillestrøm |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 338 (2.56 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Jan Åge Fjørtoft (14 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Rosenborg 8–0 Djerv 1919 (3 July 1988) |
| Biggest away win | Djerv 1919 1–6 Rosenborg (2 October 1988) |
| Highest scoring | Lillestrøm 8–1 Djerv 1919 (24 September 1988) |
| Highest attendance | 22,411 Rosenborg 3–0 Vålerengen (16 May 1988) |
| Lowest attendance | 431 Strømmen 2–1 Sogndal (2 October 1988) |
| Average attendance | 4,422 25.0% |
← 1987 1989 → | |
The 1988 1. divisjon was the 44th completed season of top division football in Norway. The season began on 1 May 1988 and ended on 9 October 1988.
22 games were played with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Number eleven and twelve were relegated. The winners of the two groups of the 2. divisjon were promoted, as well as the winner of a series of play-off matches between the two second placed teams in the two groups of the 2. divisjon and number ten in the 1. divisjon.
Rosenborg won their 6th title.