Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1981-82 season.

Overview It was contested by 16 teams, and Dundalk won the championship. This season used a trial point system with 4 for an away win, 3 for a home win, 2 for an away draw, 1 for a home draw.

Final classification

Results

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals1Michael O'ConnorAthlone Town222Liam BuckleyShamrock Rovers213Gus GilliganSligo Rovers163Jim MahonSt Patrick's Athletic165Brendan BradleySligo Rovers155Mick FaircloughDundalk155Gary HulmesLimerick United158Terry DalyShelbourne128Brian DuffDundalk (4)Galway United (8)1210Alan CampbellShamrock Rovers1110Hillary CarlyleDundalk1110Denis ClarkeAthlone Town1110Jackie JamesonBohemians11

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