Hong Kong First Division League 1996-97
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The 1996–97 Hong Kong First Division League season is the 85th since its establishment. The first match was played on 7 September 1996 with South China won against Instant-Dict by 2–1.
First stage
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instant-Dict | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 9 | +27 | 31 | To Grand Final |
| 2 | South China | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 16 | +16 | 31 | |
| 3 | Uhlsport Rangers | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 15 | |
| 4 | Golden | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 30 | -10 | 15 | |
| 5 | Sing Tao Sing Tao (football) Sing Tao Sports Club is a now defunct Hong Kong football club which was dissolved after the 1998-99 season. The team was established by Aw Hoe in 1940 and made their first appearance in Hong Kong First Division League in 1940-41 season. The team reglated to Hong Kong Second Division League twice... |
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 14 | |
| 6 | Happy Valley | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 11 | |
| 7 | Eastern Eastern AA Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third... |
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 33 | -23 | 5 |
Second stage
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South China | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 9 | +24 | 30 | To Grand Final |
| 2 | Instant-Dict | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 5 | +21 | 29 | |
| 3 | Golden | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 20 | |
| 4 | Happy Valley | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 15 | |
| 5 | Sing Tao Sing Tao (football) Sing Tao Sports Club is a now defunct Hong Kong football club which was dissolved after the 1998-99 season. The team was established by Aw Hoe in 1940 and made their first appearance in Hong Kong First Division League in 1940-41 season. The team reglated to Hong Kong Second Division League twice... |
12 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 12 | |
| 6 | Uhlsport Rangers | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 33 | -21 | 8 | |
| 7 | Eastern Eastern AA Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third... |
12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 27 | -17 | 4 |
Final
| First Division League 1996–97 Winners |
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| South China 35th Title |