Leagues and Clubs of Northern Ireland1996/97
Premier Division (1. League)
- 1. Crusaders Belfast
- 2. Coleraine FC
- 3. Glentoran Belfast
- 4. Portadown FC
- 5. Linfield Belfast
- 6. Glenavon Lurgan
- 7. Cliftonville FC
- 8. Ards Newtonards
First Division (2. League)
- 1. Ballymena United
- 2. Omagh Town
- 3. Bangor FC
- 4. Ballyclare Comrades
- 5. Newry Town
- 6. Distillery Belfast
- 7. Larne FC
- 8. Carrick Rangers
