Aalesund meets the winner of Ranheim-Egersund in playoff. Ranheim has been in playoff six times before, while Egersund is a newcomer at this level. Aalesund has been in playoff twice before and has held the place both times. Kjetil Rekdal and Aalesund fought hard for the direct promotion place, but just missed it. Ranheim must beat Egersund before they can meet Aalesund in playoff. The new system in Norwegian football makes the autumn in OBOS-ligaen and Eliteserien very exciting and interesting. Ranheim is in their sixth playoff, while Egersund is a newcomer at this level. Egersund promoted directly to OBOS-ligaen in a dramatic way in 2023 and took the step up to playoff in Eliteserien in 2024. Kongsvinger, one of Ranheim, Egersund or Aalesund to meet in a semi-final, is the most experienced playoff team in Norwegian football. KIL enters their ninth season with playoff to Eliteserien. It is a tie with Sogndal's record. Playoff in Norwegian football started as early as 1981 and has been part of Norwegian football's calendar since then.