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1986–87 League of Ireland Premier Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| competition | League of Ireland Premier Division |
| season | 1986–87 |
| winners | Shamrock Rovers (14th title) |
| relegated | Home Farm |
| Athlone Town | |
| continentalcup1 | European Cup |
| continentalcup1 qualifiers | Shamrock Rovers |
| continentalcup2 | UEFA Cup |
| continentalcup2 qualifiers | Bohemians |
| continentalcup3 | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup |
| continentalcup3 qualifiers | Dundalk F.C. |
| league topscorer | Mick Byrne:12 |
| (Shamrock Rovers) | |
| prevseason | 1985–86 |
| nextseason | 1987–88 |
Athlone Town (Shamrock Rovers) The 1986–87 League of Ireland Premier Division was the second season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The Premier Division was made up of 12 teams.
Shamrock Rovers F.C. won the championship, their 14th title.
Teams
The Premier Division was contested by 12 teams, the top 10 teams for the prior season and two promoted teams. The promoted teams were Bray Wanderers and Sligo Rovers. They replaced Shelbourne and University College Dublin who were relegated to the First Division.
Stadia and locations
| Team | Hometown/Suburb | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Athlone Town | Athlone | St Mel's Park |
| Bray Wanderers | Bray | Carlisle Grounds |
| Bohemians | Phibsborough | Dalymount Park |
| Cork City | Cork | Turners Cross |
| Dundalk | Dundalk | Oriel Park |
| Galway United | Galway | Terryland Park |
| Home Farm | Drumcondra, Dublin | Tolka Park |
| Limerick City | Limerick | Jackman Park |
| Shamrock Rovers | Milltown, Dublin | Glenmalure Park |
| Sligo Rovers | Sligo | The Showgrounds |
| St Patrick's Athletic | Inchicore | Richmond Park |
| Waterford United | Waterford | Kilcohan Park |
Final Table
Results
References
References
- "Ireland - List of Topscorers".
- Graham, Alex. "Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005". Soccer Books Limited.
- "(Republic of) Ireland League Tables".
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