The 1996 season of the Toppserien, the highest women's football (soccer) league in Norway, began on 21 April 1996 and ended on 13 October 1996. 18 games were played with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Number nine and ten were relegated, while two teams from the First Division were promoted through a playoff round. After the season had ended, Sprint/Jeløy changed its name to Athene Moss. Trondheims-Ørn won the league, losing only one game. League table Top goalscorers 27 goals: Randi Leinan, Trondheims-Ørn 12 goals: Marianne Pettersen, Gjelleråsen Silvi Jan, Kolbotn Åse Iren Steine, Sandviken 11 goals: Anne Nymark Andersen, Sandviken 10 goals: Hege Gunnerød, Asker Kjersti Thun, Asker Britt Monica Andreassen, Bøler Unni Lehn, Trondheims-Ørn 9 goals: Heidi Eivik, Trondheims-Ørn Brit Sandaune, Trondheims-Ørn 8 goals: Katrin Skarsbø, Sprint/Jeløy Promotion and relegation Haugar and Gjelleråsen were relegated to the 1. divisjon. Verdal and Bjørnar were promoted from the 1. divisjon through play-offs. References League table Fixtures Goalscorers Top level Norwegian women's football league seasons 1 Nor Nor