2012 Norwegian Football Cup

[1] Aalesund was the defending champions, having beaten Brann 2–1 in last season's final,[2] but was eliminated by Sandefjord in the fourth round.

The victory earned Hødd a place in the second qualifying round of the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League.

11,273 spectators saw Vålerenga win 2-1 against Lyn, which is a new all-time high attendance for the first round.

[3] The draw for the semi-finals took place on 20 August,[9] with the second-tier side Hødd being drawn at home against Brann, while Molde met Tromsø at Alfheim Stadion.

[3] The 2012 Norwegian Football Cup final was played between Tromsø and Hødd at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on 25 November 2012.