The Republic of Ireland's football
league system comprises two tiers: the League of Ireland Premier Division and League of Ireland First Division (which together form the League of Ireland).
The League
of Ireland is governed by the Football Association of Ireland. Up until 2007 however, the League of
Ireland was governed by the clubs themselves. All teams in the League of
Ireland play in the FAI Cup and
the League of Ireland Cup. The season runs from March to November
since the introduction of summer soccer.
The 12 teams
of the Premier Division play each other 3 times, while First Division teams play each
other 4 times over the course of a season. The
team that finishes bottom of the Premier Division is automatically relegated to
the First Division, while the
team that finishes top of the First Division is promoted. The teams that finish 11th in the
Premier Division then play off to decide who must face the winner of a play off
between the teams who finish 2nd and 3rd in the First Division. The winner of
this play off takes their place in the Premier Division the next season. The
play off takes place over the course of two legs.
Current system
Level
|
League(s)/Division(s)
|
1
|
League of Ireland Premier Division
(Airtricity Premier Division) 12 clubs |
2
|
League of Ireland First Division
(Airtricity First Division) 8 clubs |
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