2016 Women's National League (Ireland)
| Season | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Shelbourne Ladies F.C. |
| 2017–18 Champions League | Shelbourne Ladies F.C. |
| Matches played | 42 |
| Goals scored | 170 (4.05 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Amber Barrett (Peamount United; 16 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Shelbourne 10–0 Kilkenny United (24 September 2016) |
| Biggest away win | Kilkenny United 0–10 Peamount United (13 November 2016) |
← 2015–16 2017 →
All statistics correct as of 12 January 2017. | |
The 2016 Women's National League is the sixth season of the Women's National League, the highest women's association football league in the Republic of Ireland. It is a reduced season, running from 6 August to 4 December 2016,[1] held prior to the introduction of single-year league seasons from 2017 onward.
On the second last matchday Shelbourne Ladies beat UCD Waves to secure their first Women's National League title.[2]
Teams
Castlebar Celtic did not return after withdrawing mid-season 2015/16.
| Team | Home town/suburb | Stadium | 15/16 finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork City W.F.C. | Cork | Bishopstown Stadium | 6th |
| Galway W.F.C. | Galway | Eamonn Deacy Park | 4th |
| Kilkenny United W.F.C. | Kilkenny | Buckley Park | 7th |
| Peamount United | Newcastle, South Dublin | Greenogue | 5th |
| Shelbourne Ladies | Santry | Morton Stadium | 2nd |
| UCD Waves | Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown | Jackson Park | 3rd |
| Wexford Youths | Crossabeg | Ferrycarrig Park | 1st |
Standings
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