The 1987–88 Hong Kong First Division League season was the 77th since its establishment. Starting from this season, 3 points are awarded for a win in normal time. If a match ended in a draw after normal time, a penalty shootout would follow to determine the winner. The winner of the penalty shootout would be warded 2 points whereas the loser would receive 1 point.
| Season | 1987–88 |
|---|---|
| Champions | South China |
| Relegated | Po Chai Pills May Ching |
| Matches played | 108 |
| Goals scored | 245 (2.27 per match) |
← 1986–87 1988–89 → | |
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PKW | PKL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South China (C) | 24 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 13 | +38 | 60 |
| 2 | Happy Valley | 24 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 10 | +30 | 60 |
| 3 | Sing Tao | 24 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 26 | +1 | 41 |
| 4 | Sea Bee | 24 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 32 |
| 5 | Double Flower | 24 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 30 | −9 | 30 |
| 6 | Eastern | 24 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 34 | −13 | 29 |
| 7 | Tsuen Wan | 24 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 36 | −17 | 29 |
| 8 | Po Chai Pills (R) | 24 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 35 | −15 | 25 |
| 9 | May Ching (R) | 24 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 33 | −11 | 18 |
Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 2 points for draw won on penalties, 1 point for draw lost on penalties
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 2 points for draw won on penalties, 1 point for draw lost on penalties
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated