1987–88 League of Ireland First Division

The 1987–88 League of Ireland First Division season was the third season of the League of Ireland First Division.

League of Ireland First Division
Season1987–88
ChampionsAthlone Town A.F.C.
PromotedCobh Ramblers F.C.
Top goalscorerCon McLoughlin: 19
(Finn Harps)[1]

Overview

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The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Athlone Town A.F.C. won the division.[2][3]

Final table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion
1 Athlone Town A.F.C. 27 19 1 7 42 22 +20 39 Promoted to Premier Division
2 Cobh Ramblers F.C. 27 17 4 6 41 24 +17 38
3 Finn Harps F.C. 27 13 7 7 45 33 +12 33
4 Home Farm F.C. 27 12 5 10 50 42 +8 29
5 University College Dublin A.F.C. 27 9 7 11 37 36 +1 25
6 Drogheda United F.C. 27 12 0 15 38 48 −10 24
7 Longford Town F.C. 27 8 7 12 23 35 −12 23
8 Monaghan United F.C. 27 7 7 13 34 43 −9 21
9 Newcastlewest F.C. 27 7 5 15 36 42 −6 19
10 E.M.F.A. 27 7 5 15 34 55 −21 19
Source: [citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ireland - List of Topscorers". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. ^ Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.
  3. ^ "(Republic of) Ireland League Tables - Second Level". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 3 June 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2016.