1981–82 League of Ireland

Football league season

Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1981-82 season.

Overview

It was contested by 16 teams, and Dundalk won the championship. This season used a trial point system with 4 for an away win, 3 for a home win, 2 for an away draw, 1 for a home draw.

Final classification

Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: Points system: 4 for an Away win, 3 for a Home win, 2 for an Away draw, 1 for a Home draw.
Notes:

1. Waterford changed their name to Waterford United for next season.
2. Cork United went bankrupt and were expelled from the league the end of the season.
3. Thurles Town resigned from the league at the end of the season.

Results

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Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Top scorers