1989–90 League of Ireland First Division

League of Ireland First Division
Season 1989–90
Champions Waterford United
Promoted Sligo Rovers
European Cup Winners' Cup Bray Wanderers
Top goalscorer John Ryan: 16
(Bray Wanderers)[1][2]

The 1989–90 League of Ireland First Division season was the fifth season of the League of Ireland First Division.

Overview

The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Waterford United F.C. won the division.[2][3]

Final Table

PosClubPtsWDLGFGAGD
1Waterford United F.C.3716565828+30Promoted to Premier Division
2Sligo Rovers F.C.37131133012+18Promoted to Premier Division
3Bray Wanderers A.F.C. [note 1] 3515574123+18Qualified for 1990–91 European Cup Winners' Cup
4Kilkenny City A.F.C.3514764024+16
5Home Farm F.C.29125102716+11
6Finn Harps F.C.27115113230+2
7Cobh Ramblers F.C.25105123331+2
8Longford Town F.C.1749141546-31
9Newcastlewest F.C. [note 2]1454182351-28
10Monaghan United F.C.1454182361-38

Notes

  1. Bray Wanderers A.F.C. qualified for the 1990–91 European Cup Winners' Cup after winning the 1989–90 FAI Cup final.
  2. Newcastlewest F.C. resigned from the League of Ireland at the end of the season.

First Division Play-off

After Waterford United and Sligo Rovers finished level on points, a play-off was held to decide the overall title winners.

1st Leg

2nd Leg

Waterford United won 2–1 on aggregate and were declared champions. [2][3]

See also

References

  1. "Ireland - List of Topscorers". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statisical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.
  3. 1 2 "(Republic of) Ireland League Tables - Second Level". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
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