Lierse won the title of the 1996–97 season.
Relegated teams
These teams were relegated to the second division at the end of the season:
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KV Mechelen
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Cercle Brugge
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Final league table
Results
References
Belgian First Division A seasons
Belgian
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1996–97 in Belgian football
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