**Strømsgodset, Kongsvinger, and Haugesund lead the 2026 OBOS-ligaen promotion race with three rounds remaining.** Strømsgodset sits atop the table on 60 points after a dominant 5-0 win over Haugesund on October 18, while Kongsvinger and Haugesund trail on 59 points each. Haugesund boasts the league’s strongest attack, powered by Sory Diarra’s 30 goals, and superior goal difference that could prove decisive in ties. Recently relegated sides like Haugesund and Strømsgodset bring Eliteserien experience and depth, contrasting with Kongsvinger’s strong home form. The top two earn automatic promotion; third through sixth enter playoffs against the 14th-placed Eliteserien side. Late-season fixture congestion and potential injuries remain key variables affecting final standings.