1898–99 Irish League

The Irish League in season 1898–99 comprised 6 teams, and Distillery won the championship after a play-off with Linfield.

Belfast

Belfast teams Celtic
Cliftonville
Distillery
Glentoran
Linfield
North Staffordshire Regiment

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Location of teams in the 1898-99 Irish League

1898–99 Irish League is located in Greater Belfast

No home ground
North Staffordshire Regiment

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Location of the Belfast-based teams in the 1898-99 Irish League

League standings

Pos	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
1	Distillery	10	7	1	2	23	17	15
2	Linfield	10	7	1	2	21	8	15
=3	Cliftonville	10	6	0	4	19	12	12
=3	Glentoran	10	6	0	4	17	12	12
5	Celtic	10	2	2	6	15	25	6
6	North Staffordshire Regiment	10	0	0	10	11	32	0

References

Northern Ireland - List of final tables (RSSSF)

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