2016 League of Ireland Premier Division
The 2016 League of Ireland Premier Division was the 32nd season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The league began on 4 March 2016 and concluded on 28 October 2016; the relegation play-offs followed on 31 October and 4 November 2016. The prize fund for the SSE Airtricity League Premier and First Divisions was €475,500 for the 2016 season.
| Season | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Dundalk (12th title) |
| Relegated | Longford Town Wexford Youths |
| Champions League | Dundalk |
| Europa League | Cork City Derry City Shamrock Rovers |
| Matches played | 198 |
| Goals scored | 511 (2.58 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Sean Maguire (18 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Cork City 6–0 Longford Town (14 March 2016) |
| Biggest away win | Finn Harps 0–7 Dundalk (13 May 2016) |
| Highest scoring | Wexford Youths 5–4 Galway United (14 October 2016) |
| Highest attendance | 5,453 Cork City 1–0 Dundalk F.C. |
| Total attendance | 291,258 |
| Average attendance | 1,471 |
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Dundalk were crowned champions for the third year in a row on 23 October after a 2–1 win against Bohemians.
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