1995–96_Irish_League
1995–96 Irish League
Football league season
The 1995–96 Irish League was the 95th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Northern Irish football. The league consisted of 8 teams, and Portadown won the championship.
Quick Facts Season, Champions ...
| Season | 1995–96 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Portadown 3rd Irish title |
| Relegated | Bangor |
| Matches played | 112 |
| Goals scored | 325 (2.9 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Gary Haylock (19) |
← 1994–95 1996–97 → | |
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A restructuring during the 1995 pre-season also saw a First Division added below the Premier Division, with regular promotion and relegation between the two leagues being established from this season onwards.
Location of the Belfast-based teams in the 1995–96 Irish League Premier Division
League standings
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portadown (C) | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 61 | 41 | +20 | 56 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup preliminary round |
| 2 | Crusaders | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 32 | +13 | 52 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup preliminary round |
| 3 | Glentoran | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 56 | 38 | +18 | 46 | Qualification for the Cup Winners' Cup qualifying round |
| 4 | Glenavon | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 47 | 32 | +15 | 44 | |
| 5 | Linfield | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 36 | −1 | 41 | |
| 6 | Cliftonville | 28 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 49 | −21 | 29 | Qualification for the Intertoto Cup group stage |
| 7 | Ards | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 43 | −14 | 25 | |
| 8 | Bangor (R) | 28 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 24 | 54 | −30 | 14 | Relegation to the First Division |
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Results
More information Home \ Away, ARD ...
Matches 1–14
Source: Irish League Archive Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win. |
Matches 15–28
Source: Irish League Archive Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
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Quick Facts Season, Champions ...
| Season | 1995–96 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Coleraine |
| Promoted | Coleraine |
| Matches played | 112 |
| Goals scored | 327 (2.92 per match) |
1996–97 → | |
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Location of teams in the 1995–96 Irish League First Division
League standings
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine (C, P) | 28 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 81 | 27 | +54 | 67 | Promotion to the Premier Division |
| 2 | Ballymena United | 28 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 38 | 25 | +13 | 49 | |
| 3 | Omagh Town | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 49 | 42 | +7 | 43 | |
| 4 | Distillery | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 35 | 34 | +1 | 37 | |
| 5 | Ballyclare Comrades | 28 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 29 | 48 | −19 | 33 | |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 32 | 56 | −24 | 30 | |
| 7 | Larne | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 | 36 | −5 | 28 | |
| 8 | Newry Town | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 31 | 58 | −27 | 26 |
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