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PosTeamPlayedWonDrawnLostForAgDiffAvgPoints
= 1  Linfield2621235819392.2365
= 2  Glentoran2617456029312.3155
= 3  Coleraine2615564223191.6250
= 4  Bangor2612954230121.6245
= 5  Glenavon2613584734131.8144
= 6  Portadown2610972919101.1239
= 7  Cliftonville269984230121.6236
= 8  Carrick Rangers26113122940-111.1236
= 9  Ballymena United2661193341-81.2729
=10 Larne2661010383801.4628
=11 Newry City FC2675143343-101.2726
=12 Crusaders2655162247-250.8520
=13 Ards2646162554-290.9618
=14 Lisburn Distillery2633202073-530.7712
Explanation of this analysisThis analysis shows the final table positions for the NI League in the 88/89 season.

3 Points for wins started in 86/87
ColoursPlaces are colour-coded as follows:

Team Name - Euro Qualified

Team Name - Relegated/Disqualified/Went Bust
League Disbanded

Position - Can't be promoted

Team Name - Transferred

Team Name - Euro Qualified

Data last updated: 2 March 2026