Danish 1st Division 2007-08
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The 2007–08 Danish 1st Division season was the 13th season of the Danish 1st Division
league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association
. It took place from the first match on August 4, 2007 to the final match on June 8, 2008.
The division-champion
and runner-up
promotes to the Danish Superliga 2008-09
. The teams in the 14th, 15th and 16th places will be divided between 2nd Division East and West, based on location.
You can see the fixture schedule here.
Before the season, Superliga-relegated Vejle was considered the 8/5-favorite to win the division and regain promotion along with fellow relegated Silkeborg at 23/10, with former Superliga-side SønderjyskE the only notable contender for the title at 15/4. The outsiders for promotion were local rivals Kolding and Fredericia.
The fight in the middle of the pack was predicted to contended by AB, Herfølge, Næstved, Køge and Frem, while Lolland-Falster Alliancen, Ølstykke and HIK would contend the lower third.
The two newly promoted teams, Skive and Hvidovre were, along with last year's 11th place finisher, Aarhus Fremad, the favorites to get relegated.
's homepage. 1. division 2007-08 at Haslund.info
Danish 1st Division
The 1st Division has been the name of the second highest football league in Denmark since 1991. From 1945 to 1991 the 1st Division was the name of the highest level of football in Denmark...
league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association
Danish Football Association
The Danish Football Association is the governing body of football in Denmark. It is the organization of the Danish football clubs and runs the professional Danish football leagues and the men's and women's national teams. It is based in the city of Brøndby and is a founding member of both FIFA...
. It took place from the first match on August 4, 2007 to the final match on June 8, 2008.
The division-champion
Champion
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and runner-up
Runner-up
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promotes to the Danish Superliga 2008-09
Danish Superliga 2008-09
The 2008–09 Danish Superliga was the 19th season of Danish Superliga league championship, which determines the winners of the Danish football championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. The season started on 19 July 2008 and ended on 31 May 2009. The defending champions were Aalborg...
. The teams in the 14th, 15th and 16th places will be divided between 2nd Division East and West, based on location.
You can see the fixture schedule here.
Participants
| Clubs placed on map |
| Club |
Finishing position last season Danish 1st Division 2006-07 The 2006-07 Danish 1st Division season was the 12th season of the Danish 1st Division league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 29, 2006 to the final match on June 24, 2007.... |
First season of current spell in 1st Division |
|---|---|---|
| Aarhus Fremad Aarhus Fremad Aarhus Fremad is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 2nd Division West. They play at Riisvangen Stadion in Aarhus in Jutland, which has a capacity of 4,500.-History:... |
11th | 2006–07 Danish 1st Division 2006-07 The 2006-07 Danish 1st Division season was the 12th season of the Danish 1st Division league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 29, 2006 to the final match on June 24, 2007.... |
| AB Akademisk Boldklub Akademisk Boldklub or AB is a Danish professional football club from Copenhagen,currently playing at the second highest level in Danish domestic football, the 1st Division.-History:... |
10th | 2004–05 Danish 1st Division 2004-05 This page displays the results of the Danish 1st Divisions 2004-2005-season.The division-champion and runner-up promoted to the Danish Superliga 2005-06... |
| BK Frem | 5th | 2004–05 Danish 1st Division 2004-05 This page displays the results of the Danish 1st Divisions 2004-2005-season.The division-champion and runner-up promoted to the Danish Superliga 2005-06... |
| FC Fredericia FC Fredericia FC Fredericia is a Danish professional football club, from the town of Fredericia. The club is currently playing in the Danish 1st Division.-History:... |
4th | 2001–02 Danish 1st Division 2001-02 This page displays the results of the football Danish 1st Divisions 2001-2002-season.The division-champion and runner-up promoted to the Danish Superliga 2002-03. The teams in the 15th and 16th relegated to the Danish 2nd Division 2002-03.-Table:... |
| Herfølge BK | 9th | 2005–06 Danish 1st Division 2005-06 This page displays the progress of the Danish 1st Divisions 2005-2006-season.The division-champion, Vejle BK, and runner-up, Randers FC, promoted to the Danish Superliga 2006-07... |
| HIK Hellerup IK Hellerup IK or HIK is a Danish sport club from Hellerup, Copenhagen. Their football team currently plays in the Danish 2nd Division East.HIK consists also of a handball and a tennis section.-Current squad:-Achievements:... |
13th | 2004–05 Danish 1st Division 2004-05 This page displays the results of the Danish 1st Divisions 2004-2005-season.The division-champion and runner-up promoted to the Danish Superliga 2005-06... |
| Hvidovre IF Hvidovre IF Hvidovre IF is a Danish football club, founded on 15 October 1925 in Hvidovre.- Current squad :As of 2011-03-21... |
3rd in 2nd Division East | 2007–08 |
| Kolding FC Kolding FC Kolding FC is a Danish football club based in Kolding, currently playing at the second highest level in Danish domestic football, the 1st division. On November 11, 2006, the club received permission from the Danish FA to sign contracts... |
6th | 2005–06 Danish 1st Division 2005-06 This page displays the progress of the Danish 1st Divisions 2005-2006-season.The division-champion, Vejle BK, and runner-up, Randers FC, promoted to the Danish Superliga 2006-07... |
| Køge BK Køge BK Køge Boldklub is a Danish football club from Køge, Zealand, they currently compete in the Sjællandsserie.-History:In 1954, the club became the first outside Copenhagen to win the Danish Championship.... |
7th | 2003–04 Danish 1st Division 2003-04 This page displays the results of the Danish 1st Divisions 2003-2004-season.The division-champion and runner-up promoted to the Danish Superliga 2004-05. The teams in the 14th, 15th and 16th relegated to the Danish 2nd Division 2004-05.-Table:... |
| Lolland-Falster Alliancen Lolland-Falster Alliancen Lolland-Falster Alliancen or LFA is a Danish football club from Nykøbing Falster on Falster. The club was founded as Nykøbing Falster Alliancen , a merger between clubs B 1901 and B 1921... |
1st in 2nd Division East | 2007–08 |
| Næstved BK Næstved BK Næstved Boldklub is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 1st Division. They play at Næstved Stadion in Næstved on Zealand, which has a capacity of 10,000, of which around 2,000 are seats.... |
8th | 2006–07 Danish 1st Division 2006-07 The 2006-07 Danish 1st Division season was the 12th season of the Danish 1st Division league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 29, 2006 to the final match on June 24, 2007.... |
| Silkeborg IF Silkeborg IF Silkeborg IF is a Danish professional football club based in the city of Silkeborg, in the middle of Jutland. Silkeborg IF plays in the Danish Superliga. The club was founded in 1917 and they first reach the highest level of football in Denmark in 1987, at that time called 1st division today known... |
12th in Superliga Danish Superliga 2006-07 The 2006–07 Danish Superliga season was the 17th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, which determined the winners of the Danish football championship. It was governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 19, 2006 to the final match on May... |
2007–08 |
| Skive IK Skive IK Skive IK is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 1st Division. They play at Skive Stadion in Skive in Jutland, which has a capacity of 10,000.- Current squad :- External links :... |
1st in 2nd Division West | 2007–08 |
| SønderjyskE SønderjyskE SønderjyskE is a Danish sport club. They have two football teams , two handball teams and an ice hockey team based in Vojens. All the teams play in South Jutland... |
3rd | 2006–07 Danish 1st Division 2006-07 The 2006-07 Danish 1st Division season was the 12th season of the Danish 1st Division league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 29, 2006 to the final match on June 24, 2007.... |
| Vejle BK | 11th in Superliga Danish Superliga 2006-07 The 2006–07 Danish Superliga season was the 17th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, which determined the winners of the Danish football championship. It was governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 19, 2006 to the final match on May... |
2007–08 |
| Ølstykke FC Ølstykke FC Ølstykke FC is a Danish football club, from the small town of Ølstykke on Sjælland.The Club was founded on 18 May 1918 as Ølstykke Idrætsforening, the club was also playing Basketball.... |
12th | 2002–03 Danish 1st Division 2002-03 This page displays the results of the Danish 1st Divisions 2002-2003-season.The division-champion and runner-up promoted to the Danish Superliga 2003-04. The teams in the 14th, 15th and 16th relegated to the Danish 2nd Division 2003-04.-Table:... |
Odds
| Club | Odds | Frac. |
|---|---|---|
| Vejle Vejle Boldklub Vejle Boldklub is a Danish football club with proud traditions from the town of Vejle. The club has won the Danish championship five times and the Danish cup title six times.... |
2.61 | 8/5 |
| Silkeborg Silkeborg IF Silkeborg IF is a Danish professional football club based in the city of Silkeborg, in the middle of Jutland. Silkeborg IF plays in the Danish Superliga. The club was founded in 1917 and they first reach the highest level of football in Denmark in 1987, at that time called 1st division today known... |
3.31 | 23/10 |
| SønderjyskE SønderjyskE SønderjyskE is a Danish sport club. They have two football teams , two handball teams and an ice hockey team based in Vojens. All the teams play in South Jutland... |
4.76 | 15/4 |
| Kolding Kolding FC Kolding FC is a Danish football club based in Kolding, currently playing at the second highest level in Danish domestic football, the 1st division. On November 11, 2006, the club received permission from the Danish FA to sign contracts... |
12.37 | 23/2 |
| Fredericia FC Fredericia FC Fredericia is a Danish professional football club, from the town of Fredericia. The club is currently playing in the Danish 1st Division.-History:... |
13.23 | 25/2 |
| AB | 32.32 | 31/1 |
| Herfølge | 38.86 | 38/1 |
| Næstved Næstved BK Næstved Boldklub is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 1st Division. They play at Næstved Stadion in Næstved on Zealand, which has a capacity of 10,000, of which around 2,000 are seats.... |
42.55 | 42/1 |
| Køge Køge BK Køge Boldklub is a Danish football club from Køge, Zealand, they currently compete in the Sjællandsserie.-History:In 1954, the club became the first outside Copenhagen to win the Danish Championship.... |
42.86 | 42/1 |
| Frem | 45.14 | 44/1 |
| LFA Lolland-Falster Alliancen Lolland-Falster Alliancen or LFA is a Danish football club from Nykøbing Falster on Falster. The club was founded as Nykøbing Falster Alliancen , a merger between clubs B 1901 and B 1921... |
70.27 | 69/1 |
| Ølstykke Ølstykke FC Ølstykke FC is a Danish football club, from the small town of Ølstykke on Sjælland.The Club was founded on 18 May 1918 as Ølstykke Idrætsforening, the club was also playing Basketball.... |
112.27 | 111/1 |
| HIK Hellerup IK Hellerup IK or HIK is a Danish sport club from Hellerup, Copenhagen. Their football team currently plays in the Danish 2nd Division East.HIK consists also of a handball and a tennis section.-Current squad:-Achievements:... |
127.82 | 127/1 |
| Hvidovre Hvidovre IF Hvidovre IF is a Danish football club, founded on 15 October 1925 in Hvidovre.- Current squad :As of 2011-03-21... |
219.18 | 218/1 |
| Skive Skive IK Skive IK is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 1st Division. They play at Skive Stadion in Skive in Jutland, which has a capacity of 10,000.- Current squad :- External links :... |
240.09 | 239/1 |
| Aarhus F. Aarhus Fremad Aarhus Fremad is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 2nd Division West. They play at Riisvangen Stadion in Aarhus in Jutland, which has a capacity of 4,500.-History:... |
273.73 | 273/1 |
Before the season, Superliga-relegated Vejle was considered the 8/5-favorite to win the division and regain promotion along with fellow relegated Silkeborg at 23/10, with former Superliga-side SønderjyskE the only notable contender for the title at 15/4. The outsiders for promotion were local rivals Kolding and Fredericia.
The fight in the middle of the pack was predicted to contended by AB, Herfølge, Næstved, Køge and Frem, while Lolland-Falster Alliancen, Ølstykke and HIK would contend the lower third.
The two newly promoted teams, Skive and Hvidovre were, along with last year's 11th place finisher, Aarhus Fremad, the favorites to get relegated.
League table
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Scored for | Goals |
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| 1 |  Pablo Piñones-ArcePablo Piñones-Arce Pablo Piñones-Arce is a Swedish footballer of Chilean descent, currently playing for Swedish Superettan club IF Brommapojkarna. He plays as a forward.- Career :... |
Vejle BK | 17 |
| 2 |  Kenneth FabriciusKenneth Fabricius Kenneth Fabricius is a Danish professional footballer currently playing for SønderjyskE in the Danish Superliga. He plays as a striker with kit number 11.... |
SønderjyskE SønderjyskE SønderjyskE is a Danish sport club. They have two football teams , two handball teams and an ice hockey team based in Vojens. All the teams play in South Jutland... |
16 |
| Rasmus Katholm Rasmus Katholm Rasmus Katholm is a Danish professional football forward who currently is a free agent. He has played in the Danish Superliga with Randers FC.-External links:**... |
FC Fredericia FC Fredericia FC Fredericia is a Danish professional football club, from the town of Fredericia. The club is currently playing in the Danish 1st Division.-History:... |
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| 4 | Anders Clausen |
SønderjyskE SønderjyskE SønderjyskE is a Danish sport club. They have two football teams , two handball teams and an ice hockey team based in Vojens. All the teams play in South Jutland... Hvidovre IF Hvidovre IF Hvidovre IF is a Danish football club, founded on 15 October 1925 in Hvidovre.- Current squad :As of 2011-03-21... |
15 |
| 5 |  Adeshina LawalAdeshina Lawal Adeshina Abayomi Lawal is a Nigerian soccer player, who currently plays for Hobro IK.-Career:Brought in from the Nigerian FC Ebedei Football Academy to Denmark at a young age, Lawal joined FC Midtjylland's youth academy. In March 2006 he renewed his contract with Vejle Boldklub until July 1, 2010... |
Vejle BK | 14 |
| Henrik Toft Henrik Toft Henrik Toft is a Danish professional footballer, who currently plays for club AC Horsens.Toft is known as a powerful striker, who is known for his height and therefore also his great heading ability.... |
Vejle BK Herfølge BK |
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| 7 |  Emmanuel AkeEmmanuel Ake Emmanuel Ake Richard Muttendango is a Kenyan footballer of Seychellois ancestry. Ake plays as an amateur forward for Danish 1. Division club Næstved Boldklub... |
HIK Hellerup IK Hellerup IK or HIK is a Danish sport club from Hellerup, Copenhagen. Their football team currently plays in the Danish 2nd Division East.HIK consists also of a handball and a tennis section.-Current squad:-Achievements:... |
13 |
| 8 | Lasse Ankjær Lasse Ankjær Lasse Ankjær is a Danish football forward, who plays for the Danish 1st Division club Viborg FF.-External links:... |
Skive IK Skive IK Skive IK is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 1st Division. They play at Skive Stadion in Skive in Jutland, which has a capacity of 10,000.- Current squad :- External links :... |
12 |
| 9 | Akeem Agbetu Akeem Agbetu Akeem Agbetu , is a Nigerian football player, who plays for Karşıyaka.- Style :Agbetu is a quick and aggressive striker loaded with good dribbling skills and technically sound also credited for his entertaining fancy footwork and flamboyant style of play... |
Kolding FC Kolding FC Kolding FC is a Danish football club based in Kolding, currently playing at the second highest level in Danish domestic football, the 1st division. On November 11, 2006, the club received permission from the Danish FA to sign contracts... |
11 |
| Simon Azoulay |
Silkeborg IF Silkeborg IF Silkeborg IF is a Danish professional football club based in the city of Silkeborg, in the middle of Jutland. Silkeborg IF plays in the Danish Superliga. The club was founded in 1917 and they first reach the highest level of football in Denmark in 1987, at that time called 1st division today known... |
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| Martin B. Christensen |
LFA Lolland-Falster Alliancen Lolland-Falster Alliancen or LFA is a Danish football club from Nykøbing Falster on Falster. The club was founded as Nykøbing Falster Alliancen , a merger between clubs B 1901 and B 1921... |
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| Jesper Jørgensen |
Kolding FC Kolding FC Kolding FC is a Danish football club based in Kolding, currently playing at the second highest level in Danish domestic football, the 1st division. On November 11, 2006, the club received permission from the Danish FA to sign contracts... |
External links
Viasat Divisionen at the Danish FADanish Football Association
The Danish Football Association is the governing body of football in Denmark. It is the organization of the Danish football clubs and runs the professional Danish football leagues and the men's and women's national teams. It is based in the city of Brøndby and is a founding member of both FIFA...
's homepage. 1. division 2007-08 at Haslund.info