The 1938–39 League of Ireland was the eighteenth season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.
Season | 1938–39 |
---|---|
Champions | Shamrock Rovers (6th title) |
Matches played | 132 |
Goals scored | 525 (3.98 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Patrick Bradshaw (22 goals) |
← 1937–38 1939–40 → |
Shamrock Rovers won their sixth title, and in doing so, became the first team to successfully defend their title.
Overview edit
Cork folded during the previous season, with Cork City taking their place.
Teams edit
Team | Location | Stadium |
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Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
Bray Unknowns | Bray | Carlisle Grounds |
Brideville | Dublin (The Liberties) | Harold's Cross Stadium |
Cork City | Cork | Mardyke |
Drumcondra | Dublin (Clonturk) | Clonturk Park |
Dundalk | Dundalk | Oriel Park |
Limerick | Limerick | Markets Field |
St. James's Gate | Dublin (Crumlin) | St. James's Park |
Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
Shelbourne | Dublin (Ringsend) | Shelbourne Park |
Sligo Rovers | Sligo | The Showgrounds |
Waterford | Waterford | Kilcohan Park |
Table edit
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock Rovers | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 60 | 32 | +28 | 36 |
2 | Sligo Rovers | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 50 | 31 | +19 | 27 |
3 | Dundalk | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 48 | 31 | +17 | 27 |
4 | St James's Gate | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 59 | 48 | +11 | 23 |
5 | Limerick | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 36 | 38 | −2 | 22 |
6 | Shelbourne | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40 | 48 | −8 | 22 |
7 | Bohemians | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 41 | 46 | −5 | 20 |
8 | Drumcondra | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 38 | 45 | −7 | 18 |
9 | Bray Unknowns | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 41 | 49 | −8 | 18 |
10 | Brideville | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 37 | 49 | −12 | 18 |
11 | Cork City | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 39 | 49 | −10 | 17 |
12 | Waterford | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 36 | 59 | −23 | 16 |
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Results edit
Top goalscorers edit
Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Patrick Bradshaw | St James's Gate | 22 |