Season 2016 Matches played 112 Top goalscorer Gary O'Neil (13 goals) | Goals scored 349 (3.12 per match) | |
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Promoted LimerickDrogheda United | ||
The 2016 League of Ireland First Division season was the 32nd season of the League of Ireland First Division.
Contents
On 28 August, Limerick clinched the title and promotion after a 3–2 win away to UCD.
Overview
The First Division has 8 teams. Each team played each other four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 28 matches in the season.
The eight clubs competed for a prize fund of €104,000 with the winners receiving €30,000 and the eighth placed team collecting €8,000.
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
First Division
Drogheda United advanced to the promotion/relegation play-offs against Wexford Youths.
First Division vs Premier Division
Drogheda United are promoted to the 2017 Premier Division; Wexford Youths are relegated to the 2017 First Division.