2017 League of Ireland First Division
The 2017 League of Ireland First Division season is the 33rd season of the League of Ireland First Division. The league began on 24 February 2017 and concludes on 7 October 2017. The 2017 season had no promotion/relegation play-off system like the previous years, only one team would be eligible for promotion whilst three teams would be relegated from the League of Ireland Premier Division in a revamp of the leagues by the FAI.
| Season | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 24 February – 7 October 2017 |
| Champions | Waterford |
| Promoted | Waterford |
| Matches played | 112 |
| Top goalscorer | Georgie Kelly (UCD) |
| Biggest home win | Longford Town 7-1 Athlone Town (19 August 2017) |
| Biggest away win | Athlone Town 1-6 Waterford (2 June 2017) |
| Highest scoring | Longford Town 7-1 Athlone Town (19 August 2017) |
| Total attendance | 53,342 |
| Average attendance | 476 |
← 2016 2018 →
All statistics correct as of 8 April 2017. | |
And returning to the League of Ireland Premier Division for the first time in 10 years was Waterford who won promotion with two games to spare as their 3–0 win over south east rivals Wexford coupled with nearest rivals Cobh Ramblers 3–0 defeat to Cabinteely secured the league title.
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