The 1996 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the sixth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991. Tenth teams competed in this edition, with Skonto FC claiming the title. First round Match table Second round Championship group Match table Relegation group Match table Relegation play-offs The matches were played on 29 October and 3 November 1996. |} Top scorers Awards Skonto FC 1996 References RSSSF Skonto FC 1996 Latvian Higher League seasons 1 Latvia Latvia