It marked the 100 year anniversary of the first ever Danish Football Championship, held in 1912–13.
Lyngby Boldklub and HB Køge finished the 2011–12 season in 11th and 12th place, respectively, and were relegated to the 2012–13 1st Division.
The relegated teams were replaced by 2011–12 1st Division champions Esbjerg fB and runners-up Randers FC.
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