In this article, we will explore the topic of 1961–62 Irish League in depth, addressing its importance in today's society and its relevance in various areas. 1961–62 Irish League has become a topic of growing interest, since its impact extends to different areas of knowledge and daily life. Throughout these pages, we will analyze the main characteristics of 1961–62 Irish League, as well as its evolution over time and its influence in different contexts. Through a comprehensive approach, we will try to provide a panoramic view of 1961–62 Irish League, exploring its many facets and its relevance today.
Season | 1961–62 |
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Champions | Linfield 26th Irish title |
Matches played | 132 |
Goals scored | 523 (3.96 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Mick Lynch (20) |
← 1960–61 1962–63 → |
The 1961–62 Irish League was the 61st edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Northern Irish football. The league consisted of 12 teams, and Linfield won the championship after a 3-1 playoff win over Portadown.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GR | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Linfield (C) | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 62 | 32 | 1.938 | 31 | Qualification for the European Cup preliminary round |
2 | Portadown | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 56 | 32 | 1.750 | 31 | Qualification for the European Cup Winners' Cup first round |
3 | Ballymena United | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 47 | 32 | 1.469 | 29 | |
4 | Ards | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 38 | 1.211 | 27 | |
5 | Glenavon | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 62 | 43 | 1.442 | 26 | |
6 | Crusaders | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 42 | 43 | 0.977 | 25 | |
7 | Glentoran | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45 | 35 | 1.286 | 25 | |
8 | Distillery | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 56 | 62 | 0.903 | 20 | |
9 | Coleraine | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 37 | 39 | 0.949 | 18 | |
10 | Derry City | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 38 | 0.579 | 14 | |
11 | Bangor | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 31 | 56 | 0.554 | 13 | |
12 | Cliftonville | 22 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 73 | 0.233 | 5 |
Pos | Player | Club | Pld | Goals |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mick Lynch | Ards | 22 | 20 |
2 | Eamon Gorman | Portadown | 23 | 19 |
= | Joe Meldrum | Distillery | 21 | 19 |
4 | Billy Johnston | Glenavon | 19 | 18 |
= | Trevor Thompson | Glentoran | 21 | 18 |
6 | Tommy Dickson | Linfield | 22 | 17 |
= | Jimmy Jones | Glenavon | 20 | 17 |
= | Jimmy Small | Ballymena United | 17 | 17 |
9 | Ken Hamilton | Distillery | 22 | 16 |
10 | Hugh Barr | Linfield | 18 | 12 |
= | Roy Torrens | Derry City | 19 | 12 |
= | Jim Weatherup | Crusaders | 22 | 12 |