1996–97 Esiliiga

Esiliiga
Season 1996–97
Champions JK Dünamo Tallinn
Promoted
Relegated JK Tulevik Viljandi
FC Norma Tallinn
Top goalscorer Igor Bratšuk (8)

The 1996 Esiliiga is the 6th season of the Esiliiga, second-highest Estonian league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992.

Main tournament

Played in fall 1996.

Four best teams qualify to the Premier Division promotion play-off, other four to First Division promotion play-off.

Premier Division promotion play-off

Played in spring 1997.

None of the four teams were able to finish above the two teams from Premier Division, so they all remain in the First Division for the upcoming season.

First Division promotion play-off

Played in spring 1997.

JK Merkuur Tartu and JK Dokker Tallinn promoted from Second Division, while JK Tulevik Viljandi and FC Norma Tallinn were relegated.

Table

Pos  Team P W D L F A Pts
1JK Merkuur Tartu (P)14923351729
2Olümp Maardu14914261428
3JK Dokker Tallinn (P)14914252028
4JK Dünamo Tallinn14824211526
5Tartu Jalgpallikool1456325221
6Eliit Kohtla-Järve14338132412
7JK Tulevik Viljandi (R)143110163110
8FC Norma Tallinn (R)1412116245

See also

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