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1987–88 League of Ireland First Division

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

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

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.