2000–01 League of Ireland First Division explained

Competition:	League of Ireland First Division
Season:	2000–01
Winners:	Dundalk F.C.
Promoted:	Monaghan United
League Topscorer:	Andrew Myler 29 (Athlone Town) ^[1]
Prevseason:	1999–2000
Nextseason:	2001–02

The 2000–01 League of Ireland First Division season was the 16th season of the League of Ireland First Division.

Overview

The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Dundalk F.C. won the division.^{[2] [3]}

Promotion/relegation play-off

Third placed Kilkenny City played off against Waterford United who finished in tenth place in the 2000–01 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the 2001–02 League of Ireland Premier Division.

2nd leg

UCD win 4-2 on penalties after extra time and retain their place in the Premier Division. ^{[2] [3]}

See also

• 2000–01 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: (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 .