The 1979 season was Molde's 19th season in the second tier of Norwegian football and their first since their relegation from 1. divisjon in 1978. This season, Molde competed in 2. divisjon (second tier), promotion play-offs and the Norwegian Cup.
In the league, Molde finished in 2nd position in 2. division group B, seven points behind winners Lyn and qualified for promotion play-offs. Molde won promotion to the 1980 1. divisjon after winning the play-offs 7–0 on aggregate against Pors.
Molde participated in the 1979 Norwegian Cup. Molde reached the fourth round, where they were eliminated by Bryne. Molde lost the fourth round 0–4 on away ground.
Squad Source:
Friendlies
Competitions 2. divisjon
Results summary Overall Home Away 2212735222+303111911304+2619 113622218+412
Positions by round
League table
Promotion play-offs
Molde won the promotion play-offs and were promoted to the 1. divisjon.
Norwegian Cup
Squad statistics Appearances and goals Lacking information: Appearance statistics from league games in rounds 5–9 are missing. Two goalscorers from league games in round 7 (Stjørdals/Blink at home) and four goal scorers from round 14 (Nessegutten at home) are missing. Appearance statistics from Norwegian Cup round 1 (against Træff) are missing.
Goalscorers RankPositionPlayer1. divisjonNorwegian CupPromotion play-offsTotal1 MF Stein Olav Hestad 11 2 0 132 FW Jan Fuglset 6 4 1 113 FW Rune Ulvestad 6 0 4 104 DF Åge Hareide 7 0 1 85 MF Harry Hestad 5 1 1 76 DF Einar Sekkeseter 4 0 0 47 DF Bertil Stranden 2 0 0 28 MF Knut Bjørnå 1 0 0 1 MF Odd Ivar Moen 1 0 0 1 MF Arnfinn Rye 1 0 0 1 FW Lars Tennfjord 1 0 0 1Unknown 6 0 0 6Own goal 1 0 0 1TOTALS52 7 7 66
See also Molde FK seasons
References
External links rsssf.no