The 1986–87 League of Ireland Premier Division was the second season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The Premier Division was made up of 12 teams.
Shamrock Rovers F.C. won the championship, their 14th title.
Teams The Premier Division was contested by 12 teams, the top 10 teams for the prior season and two promoted teams. The promoted teams were Bray Wanderers and Sligo Rovers. They replaced Shelbourne and University College Dublin who were relegated to the First Division.
Stadia and locations
Team Hometown/Suburb StadiumAthlone TownAthloneSt Mel's ParkBray WanderersBrayCarlisle GroundsBohemiansPhibsboroughDalymount ParkCork CityCorkTurners CrossDundalkDundalkOriel ParkGalway UnitedGalwayTerryland ParkHome FarmDrumcondra, DublinTolka ParkLimerick CityLimerickJackman ParkShamrock RoversMilltown, DublinGlenmalure ParkSligo RoversSligoThe ShowgroundsSt Patrick's AthleticInchicoreRichmond ParkWaterford UnitedWaterfordKilcohan Park
Final Table
Results
See also 1986–87 League of Ireland First Division
References