1986–87 League of Ireland Premier Division

League of Ireland Premier Division
Season 1986–87
Champions Shamrock Rovers
Relegated Home Farm
Athlone Town
European Cup Shamrock Rovers
UEFA Cup Bohemians
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Dundalk F.C.
Top goalscorer Mick Byrne:12
(Shamrock Rovers) [1][2]

The 1986–87 League of Ireland Premier Division was the second season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The Premier Division was made up of 12 teams.

Overview

The Premier Division was contested by 12 teams and Shamrock Rovers F.C. won the championship. [2][3]

Final Table

PosClubPtsWDLGFGAGD
1Shamrock Rovers F.C.3918315116+35Qualified for 1987–88 European Cup
2Dundalk F.C. [note 1]3012644021+19Qualified for 1987–88 European Cup Winners' Cup
3Bohemian F.C.2911743223+9Qualified for 1987–88 UEFA Cup
4Waterford United F.C.2812464224+18
5St Patrick's Athletic F.C.237962221+1
6Galway United F.C.2286825250
7Cork City F.C.1874113034-4
8Bray Wanderers A.F.C.1765112533-8
9Sligo Rovers F.C.1765112338-15
10Limerick City F.C.1773122438-14
11Home Farm F.C.1361152448-24Relegated to First Division
12Athlone Town A.F.C.1135141835-17Relegated to First Division

Notes

  1. Dundalk F.C. qualified for the 1987–88 European Cup Winners' Cup after reaching the 1986–87 FAI Cup final.

See also

References

  1. "Ireland - List of Topscorers". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statisical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.
  3. "(Republic of) Ireland League Tables". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
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