The 1956–57 season of Swedish football Division 2 included Statistical summaries of league performance during that period.

League standings

Norrland

Svealand

Östra Götaland

Västra Götaland

Allsvenskan promotion playoffs GIF Sundsvall - IFK Eskilstuna 3-6 (1-1, 2-2, 0-3) Örgryte IS - Motala AIF 3-8 (3-4, 0-4)

IFK Eskilstuna and Motala AIF promoted to Allsvenskan.

References Sweden - List of final tables (Clas Glenning)