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2007–08 Irish First Division

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Irish First Division
ChampionsLoughgall
PromotedBangor
RelegatedDundela
Harland & Wolff Welders
Lurgan Celtic
Portstewart
Matches played132
Goals scored376 (2.85 per match)

The 2007–08 Irish First Division was the thirteenth season of second-tier football in Northern Ireland under the league system at the time, and the last under this structure before a major overhaul of the league system. The 2007–08 First Division consisted of 12 clubs.

Loughgall were the champions, but were not promoted to the 2008–09 IFA Premiership as they did not apply for a place. Bangor finished fourth and were the only team from the First Division to apply for a place in the following season's top division, and were granted a place ahead of other incumbent top-flight clubs.[1]

League table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or relegation
1 Loughgall (C) 22 15 4 3 42 21 +21 49
2 Dundela (R) 22 12 3 7 38 28 +10 39 Relegation to IFA Interim Intermediate League
3 Ballyclare Comrades 22 11 5 6 25 13 +12 38
4 Bangor (P) 22 10 7 5 43 33 +10 37 Promotion to IFA Premiership
5 Tobermore United 22 10 5 7 41 32 +9 35
6 Carrick Rangers 22 10 3 9 34 30 +4 33
7 Banbridge Town 22 10 2 10 38 38 0 32
8 Ards 22 8 3 11 32 28 +4 27
9 Coagh United 22 7 6 9 27 35 −8 27
10 Harland & Wolff Welders (R) 22 6 8 8 19 27 −8 26 Relegation to IFA Interim Intermediate League
11 Lurgan Celtic (R) 22 5 3 14 22 44 −22 18
12 Portstewart (R) 22 1 5 16 15 47 −32 8
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head points; 5th head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

References

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  1. ^ "Northern Ireland 2007/08". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 February 2024.