The 1941–42 League of Ireland was the 21st season of the League of Ireland. Cork United were the defending champions.
Season | 1941–42 |
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Champions | Cork United (2nd title) |
Matches played | 90 |
Goals scored | 366 (4.07 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Thomas Byrne (20 goals) |
← 1940–41 1942–43 → |
Cork United won their second title, becoming only the second team to successfully defend their title.
Overview
editWaterford resigned from the League voluntarily, resulting in a reduction in size from eleven to ten teams.
Teams
editTeam | Location | Stadium |
---|---|---|
Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
Bray Unknowns | Bray | Carlisle Grounds |
Brideville | Dublin (The Liberties) | Harold's Cross Stadium |
Cork United | Cork | Mardyke |
Drumcondra | Dublin (Clonturk) | Clonturk Park |
Dundalk | Dundalk | Oriel Park |
Limerick | Limerick | Markets Field |
St. James's Gate | Dublin (Drimnagh) | Iveagh Grounds |
Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
Shelbourne | Dublin (Ringsend) | Shelbourne Park |
Table
editPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cork United | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 54 | 20 | +34 | 30 |
2 | Shamrock Rovers | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 52 | 23 | +29 | 28 |
3 | Shelbourne | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 29 | +9 | 21 |
4 | Dundalk | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 45 | 36 | +9 | 19 |
5 | St James's Gate | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 41 | 35 | +6 | 19[a] |
6 | Brideville | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 44 | −15 | 17 |
7 | Limerick | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 33 | −1 | 15[a] |
8 | Bohemians | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 36 | −7 | 14 |
9 | Drumcondra | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 49 | −20 | 14 |
10 | Bray Unknowns | 18 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 61 | −44 | 3 |
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Results
editTop goalscorers
editPos | Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Thomas Byrne | Limerick | 20 |