Start 2

Norwegian reserve football teams compete at all levels of league football within the Norwegian football league system apart from the top two divisions, Eliteserien and 1. divisjon. The highest league these teams can currently enter is the 2. divisjon, set at the third tier of the league system. The reserve teams are attached to their first teams with a "2" suffix and must play in a lower league than the first team. Furthermore, if a club's first team plays in the 1. divisjon, the reserves team cannot play in the 2. divisjon either.

If a reserve team ends up at a promotion spot when it is not allowed to be promoted, the promotion is awarded to best following team in the league standings which is allowed to be promoted. Also, a reserve team is forcefully relegated, regardless of the final league position, if it is no longer qualified for playing at that level - i.e. if the first team is relegated to a league level where the reserve team's level is no longer allowed. For example, if an Eliteserien team is relegated while its reserve team in 2. divisjon ends up at a secure place (or even a promotion spot), the reserve team is forcefully relegated to 3. divisjon. In such a situation, the best placed qualified team at a relegation position in the league that the reserve team is relegated from will keep its place. If there are no qualified teams at relegation positions (e.g. only reserve teams no longer qualified for the level), one extra team from the division below (the best placed qualified one) is promoted.

Start 2 is the reserve team of the Norwegian professional soccer club IK Start, based in Kristiansand, Norway. The team competes in the Norwegian Second Division, the third tier of Norwegian football. Start 2 serves as a development team for young and up-and-coming players, providing them with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and progress in their careers.

The team is known for its strong emphasis on youth development and nurturing talent, with a focus on developing players who can eventually make the jump to the first team. Start 2 plays an exciting and attacking style of football, with a focus on possession-based play and quick, incisive passing.

The team's matches are played at the Sparebanken Sør Arena, a modern and state-of-the-art stadium in Kristiansand. Start 2 has a dedicated fan base that supports the team through thick and thin, creating a vibrant and passionate atmosphere at home matches.

Overall, Start 2 is a promising and ambitious team that is dedicated to developing the next generation of Norwegian soccer talent and competing at a high level in the Norwegian football pyramid.