The 1989–90 League of Ireland First Division season was the fifth season of the
League of Ireland First Division
The League of Ireland First Division, also known as the SSE Airtricity League First Division for sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in both the League of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland football league system. The division w ...
.
Overview
The First Division was contested by 10 teams and
Waterford United F.C.
Waterford Football Club formerly Waterford United Football Club is an List of association football clubs in the Republic of Ireland, Irish association football club based in Waterford who play in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The club ...
won the division.
Final table
First Division play-off
After
Waterford United
Waterford Football Club formerly Waterford United Football Club is an Irish association football club based in Waterford who play in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930. Originally the ...
and
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers Football Club is an Irish professional association football, football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club is based in Sligo in the west of Ireland.
The club was founded in 1928 and have been in ...
finished level on points, a play-off was held to decide the overall title winners.
1st leg
2nd leg
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Waterford United
Waterford Football Club formerly Waterford United Football Club is an Irish association football club based in Waterford who play in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930. Originally the ...
won 2–1 on aggregate and were declared champions.''
See also
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1989–90 League of Ireland Premier Division
The 1989–90 League of Ireland Premier Division was the fifth 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 St Patrick's Athletic F.C. ...
References
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League of Ireland First Division seasons
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Ireland
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