The divisional champions and runners-up are promoted to the 2013–14 Danish Superliga.
Lyngby Boldklub and HB Køge finished the 2011–12 season of the Superliga in 11th and 12th place, respectively, and were relegated to the 1st Division.
They replaced Esbjerg fB and Randers FC, who were promoted to the 2012–13 Danish Superliga.
Immediately they were docked 3 points for going into administration and later they withdrew from the tournament during the winter break, and were treated as losing all of their Spring games 3-0.
[2] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.