The 2000–01 Irish League was the 100th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in

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. The league consisted of 10 teams, and Linfield won the championship.

Premier Division

League standings

Results

Matches 1–18

Matches 19–36

First Division

League standings

Promotion/relegation play-off

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, who finished in the relegation play-off place, faced Lisburn Distillery, the 2nd-placed team in the First Division, in a two-legged tie for a place in next season's Irish League Premier Division. ---- ''Crusaders won 4–3 on aggregate''

References

Northern Ireland - List of final tables (RSSSF)
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