1995–96 League of Ireland First Division explained

Competition:	League of Ireland First Division
Season:	1995–96
Winners:	Bray Wanderers
Promoted:	Finn Harps Home Farm Everton
League Topscorer:	Jonathan Speak 17 (Finn Harps)^[1]
Prevseason:	1994–95
Nextseason:	1996–97

The 1995–96 League of Ireland First Division season was the 11th season of the League of Ireland First Division.

Overview

The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Bray Wanderers won the division.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Promotion/relegation play-off

Third placed Home Farm Everton played off against Athlone Town who finished in tenth place in the 1995–96 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the 1996–97 League of Ireland Premier Division.

2nd leg

Home Farm Everton won 4–3 on penalties and were promoted to the Premier Division ^[4]

See also

• 1995–96 League of Ireland Premier Division

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ireland - List of Topscorers . 6 July 2016 . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120406093820/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/iertops.html . 6 April 2012 .
2. Book: Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. 1-86223-135-4.
3. Web site: Ireland 1995/96. 16 November 2016. RSSSF.
4. Web site: (Republic of) Ireland League Tables - Second Level . 10 July 2016 . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20090603033056/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/ier2hist.html . 3 June 2009 .