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1919–20 Irish League

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Location of teams in the Irish League 1912-13
Location of the Belfast-based teams in the Irish League 1912-13
Location of the Dublin-based teams in the Irish League 1912-13

The 1919–20 Irish Football League in season comprised eight teams. An all Ireland league championship resumed after a four-year suspension due to the First World War. Belfast Celtic won the championship. Due to the political upheaval resulting from the Irish War of Independence, Belfast Celtic, Shelbourne and Bohemians all withdrew from the league with the conclusion of this season. Shelbourne and Bohemians later joined the new League of Ireland.

League standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Result
1 Belfast Celtic 14 10 3 1 27 6 4.500 23 Withdrew
2 Distillery 14 7 6 1 26 9 2.889 20
3 Glentoran 14 8 3 3 29 10 2.900 19
4 Shelbourne 14 3 7 4 16 21 0.762 13 1921–22 League of Ireland
5 Linfield 14 4 4 6 8 11 0.727 12
6 Glenavon 14 3 4 7 21 28 0.750 10
7 Cliftonville 14 2 5 7 11 22 0.500 9
8 Bohemians 14 2 2 10 7 38 0.184 6 1921–22 League of Ireland
Source: rsssf.com

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