For the first time in the Norwegian top flight, three rather than two points were given for wins. There was also another, more controversial new rule for points: if a match was drawn, two points would be given to the winner of a penalty shootout, and one point to the loser of the shootout.
In the Norwegian top league, a significant change occurred for the first time ever: three points were awarded to the winning team instead of the usual two. Additionally, a controversial rule was implemented in case of a draw: the winner of a penalty shootout would earn two points, while the loser would receive one point.