2012–13 Danish 1st Division
| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Viborg |
| Promoted | Viborg Vestsjælland |
| Relegated | Skive Fyn |
| Matches | 198 |
| Goals | 514 (2.6 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Thomas Dalgaard (27 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Viborg 7–1 Vestsjælland |
| Biggest away win | HB Køge 0–5 Lyngby |
| Highest scoring | Viborg 7–1 Vestsjælland Fyn 4–4 Hobro Vestsjælland 5–3 Hobro |
| Longest winning run | 5 games Vejle Kolding |
| Longest unbeaten run | 19 games Viborg |
| Longest winless run | 22 games Fyn |
| Longest losing run | 19 games Fyn |
← 2011–12 2013–14 → | |
The 2012–13 Danish 1st Division season (known as the Betsafe Liga due to sponsorship by Betsafe) marked the 17th season of the league operating as the second tier of Danish football and the 73rd season overall under the 1st Division name. This was the first season with a twelve-club First Division. The league is governed by the Danish Football Association (DBU).
The divisional champions and runners-up are promoted to the 2013–14 Danish Superliga. The teams in the 11th and 12th places are relegated to the 2013–14 Danish 2nd Divisions.