1996-97 Esiliiga
| Season | 1996–97 |
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| Champions | JK Dünamo Tallinn |
| Promoted | — |
| Relegated |
JK Tulevik Viljandi FC Norma Tallinn |
| Top goalscorer | Igor Bratšuk (8) |
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← 1995–96
1997–98 →
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Played in fall 1996.
Four best teams qualify to the Premier Division promotion play-off, other four to First Division promotion play-off.
‡ Dünamo withdrew from the Premier Division promotion play-off because of financial problems. FC Lelle replaced Dünamo.
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.
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.
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