The 1985–86 League of Ireland Premier Division was the first season of the
League of Ireland Premier Division. The Premier Division was made up of 12 teams.
Overview
The Premier Division was contested by 12 teams and
Shamrock Rovers F.C. won the championship. The top 12 teams from the
1984–85 League of Ireland automatically qualified for the Premier Division.
Teams
Stadia and locations
Final Table
Results
League of Ireland clubs in Europe
European Cup
First round
After winning the league title in the previous season, Shamrock Rovers received automatic qualification into the first round of the European Cup. Shamrock Rovers were drawn against Hungarian club,
Budapest Honvéd
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,
1984-85 Hungarian League Winners. Budapest Honvéd were the hosts for the first leg and won the game comfortably in a 2-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers. In the return leg, Shamrock Rovers were defeated once again 3-1, thus eliminating them from the competition.
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''Budapest Honvéd won 5–1 on aggregate.''
UEFA Cup
First round
European Cup Winners Cup
First round
FAI Cup Runners-up,
Galway United entered the European Cup Winners' Cup in the first round against Danish side,
Lyngby BK
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. Galway United were defeated 1-0 in the away leg in Lyngby BK. In the second leg, United were defeated 3-2 at
Terryland Park
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, ending their European campaign.
See also
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1985–86 League of Ireland First Division
The 1985–86 League of Ireland First Division season was the first season of the League of Ireland First Division. The inaugural First Division featured ten teams. Bray Wanderers won the title. Overview
In 1985 five teams – Bray Wanderers, Cob ...
References
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League of Ireland Premier Division seasons
Ireland, 1985-86
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