1995–96 League of Ireland First Division
| Season | 1995–96 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Bray Wanderers |
| Promoted | Finn Harps Home Farm Everton |
| Top goalscorer | Jonathan Speak: 17 (Finn Harps)[1] |
← 1994–95 1996–97 → | |
The 1995–96 League of Ireland First Division season was the 11th season of the League of Ireland First Division.
Overview
The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Bray Wanderers won the division.[2][3][4]
Final Table
| Pos | Club | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 1 | Bray Wanderers A.F.C. | 55 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 53 | 21 | +32 | Promoted to Premier Division |
| 2 | Finn Harps F.C. | 49 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 25 | +25 | Promoted to Premier Division |
| 3 | Home Farm Everton F.C. | 46 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 43 | 34 | +9 | Promoted to Premier Division after Play-off |
| 4 | Cobh Ramblers F.C. | 43 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 30 | 15 | +15 | |
| 5 | St James's Gate F.C. | 38 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 35 | 30 | +5 | |
| 6 | Limerick F.C. | 36 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 34 | +2 | |
| 7 | Kilkenny City A.F.C. | 35 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 33 | 38 | -5 | |
| 8 | Waterford United F.C. | 34 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 37 | 40 | -3 | |
| 9 | Longford Town F.C. | 21 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 26 | 46 | -20 | |
| 10 | Monaghan United F.C. | 11 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 10 | 70 | -60 |
Promotion/Relegation Play-off
Third placed Home Farm Everton played off against Athlone Town who finished in tenth place in the 1995–96 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the 1996–97 League of Ireland Premier Division.
1st Leg
2nd Leg
Home Farm Everton won 4–3 on penalties and were promoted to the Premier Division [2][4]
See also
References
- ^ "Ireland - List of Topscorers". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ a b Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statisical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.
- ^ "Ireland 1995/96". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ a b "(Republic of) Ireland League Tables - Second Level". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 10 July 2016.