1896–97 Irish League

The 1896–97 Irish League was the 7th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Irish football.

Irish League
Season1896–97
ChampionsGlentoran
2nd Irish title
Matches played30
Goals scored125 (4.17 per match)
Top goalscorerJohnny Darling
Richard Peden
(6 goals each)

The league comprised 6 teams, and Glentoran won the championship.

Belfast
Belfast teams Celtic
Cliftonville
Distillery
Glentoran
Linfield
North Staffordshire Regiment
Location of teams in the 1896-97 Irish League
Distillery
Linfield
No home ground
Celtic
North Staffordshire Regiment
Location of the Belfast-based teams in the 1896-97 Irish League
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