2019 Liberian First Division League

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The 2019 Liberian First Division League is the 45th season of the Liberian First Division League (formerly the Liberian Premier League), the top-tier football league in Liberia, since the league's establishment in 1956. The season started on 27 February 2019. [1]

Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 LPRC Oilers 221660476+4154Champions
2 LISCR FC 2215434816+3249
3 Barrack Young Controllers 2210844220+2238
4 Watanga FC 2211562620+638
5 Nimba United FC 229673524+1133
6 Small Town FC 2293102931230
7 MC Breweries 227782929028
8 NPA Anchors FC 2241172127623
9 Nimba FC 22641219341522
10 Jubilee FC 22451319381917Relegated
11 FC Fassell 22361320583815
12 Keitrace FC 22351420523214
Source: rsssf.com

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References

  1. Liberia 2019, rsssf.org