1987 NSL First Division

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NSL First Division
Season1987
Champions Jomo Cosmos
Relegated
  • Durban City
  • African Wanderers
  • Giant Blackpool
Matches played306
Goals scored761 (2.49 per match)
Longest winning run8
Longest unbeaten run83
Longest winless run7
Longest losing run8
1986
1988

The 1987 National Soccer League First Division was the third edition of the NSL First Division in South Africa. It was won by Jomo Cosmos.

Table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsRelegation
1 Jomo Cosmos (C)34161444630+1646
2 Kaizer Chiefs 34171165737+2045
3 Mamelodi Sundowns 34161174538+743
4 Arcadia 34151274935+1442
5 AmaZulu 341410104740+738
6 Hellenic 34149115544+1137
7 Bush Bucks 341310114438+636
8 Bloemfontein Celtic 341113104438+635
9 Wits University 341211114241+135
10 Moroka Swallows 341012124347432
11 Orlando Pirates 341110134045532
12 Rangers 341011136152+931
13 Fairways Stars 3410111340501031
14 Witbank Aces 34813132530529
15Leeds United34108164853528
16 Durban City [lower-alpha 1] 347131431542327
17 African Wanderers (R)347131445692427Relegation to NSL Second Division
18 Giant Blackpool (R)34582135562118
Source: [1]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Rebranded as Natal United F.C. after the season.

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References

  1. "South Africa 1987".