The1996–97 League of Ireland First Divisionseason was the 12th season of theLeague of Ireland First Division.
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Kilkenny City |
| Promoted | Drogheda United |
| Top goalscorer | Richie Hale: 13 (Kilkenny City) Tony Izzi: 13 (Cobh Ramblers)[1] |
Overview
editThe First Division was contested by 10 teams andKilkenny Citywon the division.[2][3]
Final table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilkenny City A.F.C. | 27 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 47 | 20 | +27 | 55 | Promoted toPremier Division |
| 2 | Drogheda United F.C. | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44 | 27 | +17 | 44 | |
| 3 | Waterford United F.C. | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 28 | +13 | 44 | Lost promotion/relegation play-off |
| 4 | Athlone Town A.F.C. | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 40 | 39 | +1 | 37 | |
| 5 | Cobh Ramblers F.C. | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 28 | +6 | 35 | |
| 6 | Galway United F.C. | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33 | 38 | −5 | 35 | |
| 7 | Longford Town F.C. | 27 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 31 | 38 | −7 | 34 | |
| 8 | Monaghan United F.C. | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 46 | −16 | 30 | |
| 9 | St Francis F.C.[a] | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 33 | −4 | 28 | |
| 10 | Limerick F.C. | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 55 | −32 | 20 |
Source:[citation needed]
Notes:
Notes:
- ^St Francis F.C.replacedSt James's Gate F.C.before the season started. The latter were expelled from the league as they were unable to meet financial guarantees.
Promotion/relegation play-off
editThird placedWaterford Unitedplayed off againstDundalk F.C.who finished in tenth place in the1996–97 League of Ireland Premier Division.The winner would compete in the1997–98 League of Ireland Premier Division.
1st leg
edit2nd leg
editDundalk F.C.won 3–1 on aggregate and retained their place in thePremier Division.[2][3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^"Ireland - List of Topscorers".RSSSF.Archivedfrom the original on 6 April 2012.Retrieved6 July2016.
- ^abGraham, Alex.Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005.Soccer Books Limited.ISBN1-86223-135-4.
- ^ab"(Republic of) Ireland League Tables - Second Level".RSSSF.Archivedfrom the original on 3 June 2009.Retrieved10 July2016.