Prior to the start of the season, IK Start appointed Mark Dempsey as their new manager.[1] After a run of poor results, Dempsey was fired on 18 May 2018,[2]Mick Priest taking over as Interim Manager.Kjetil Rekdal took over on a permanent basis on May 30.
Squad
As of 31 August 2018.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Source: Football Association of Norway(in Norwegian), Soccerway Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).[46] (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated