Leagues and Clubs of Northern Ireland1997/98
Premier Division (1. League)
- 1. Cliftonville FC
- 2. Linfield Belfast
- 3. Portadown FC
- 4. Glentoran Belfast
- 5. Ballymena United
- 6. Crusaders Belfast
- 7. Coleraine FC
- 8. Glenavon Lurgan
- 9. Omagh Town
- 10. Ards Newtonards
First Division (2. League)
- 1. Newry Town
- 2. Bangor FC
- 3. Distillery Belfast
- 4. Dungannon Swifts
- 5. Ballyclare Comrades
- 6. Larne FC
- 7. Limavady United
- 8. Carrick Rangers