1976–77 League of Ireland
Season | 1976–77 |
---|---|
Champions | Sligo Rovers (2nd title) |
Top goalscorer | Sid Wallace, Waterford 16 goals |
← 1975–76 1977–78 → |
Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1976/1977 season.
Overview
It was contested by 14 teams, and Sligo Rovers won the championship.
Final classification
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sligo Rovers | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 48 | 20 | +28 | 39 |
2 | Bohemian F.C. | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 50 | 29 | +21 | 38 |
3 | Drogheda United F.C. | 26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 56 | 34 | +22 | 34 |
4 | Waterford F.C. | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 42 | 28 | +14 | 33 |
5 | Dundalk F.C. | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 51 | 42 | +9 | 29 |
6 | St Patrick's Athletic F.C. | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 30 | 27 | +3 | 28 |
7 | Shelbourne F.C. | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 40 | −1 | 28 |
8 | Finn Harps F.C. | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 40 | 45 | −5 | 26 |
9 | Cork Celtic F.C. | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 44 | +4 | 25 |
10 | Athlone Town A.F.C. | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 43 | 46 | −3 | 23 |
11 | Shamrock Rovers F.C. | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 46 | −20 | 17 |
12 | Limerick F.C. | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 47 | −18 | 16 |
13 | Albert Rovers F.C.[a] | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 42 | −21 | 16 |
14 | Home Farm F.C. | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 55 | −33 | 12 |
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Notes:
Notes:
- ^ Albert Rovers F.C. changed their name to Cork Albert for next season.
Galway Rovers F.C. and Thurles Town F.C. were elected to the league for next season.
Results
Top scorers
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Sid Wallace | Waterford | 16 |
2 | Turlough O'Connor | Bohemians | 15 |
3 | Gary Hulmes | Sligo Rovers | 13 |
3 | Paul G. McGee | Sligo Rovers | 13 |
5 | Martin Donnelly | Drogheda United | 12 |
5 | Donie Madden | Cork Celtic | 12 |
5 | Cathal Muckian | Drogheda United | 12 |
8 | Brendan Bradley | Finn Harps | 11 |
8 | Liam Devine | Shelbourne | 11 |
8 | Mick Leonard | Sligo Rovers | 11 |