1925–26 League of Ireland

The League of Ireland 1925–26 was the fifth season of the League of Ireland and was won by Shelbourne.

Overview

It was contested by 10 teams, and Shelbourne won the championship (1st Title).

  1. Billy Farrell (Shamrock Rovers F.C.), 24 goals.
  2. John Simpson (Shelbourne F.C.), 18 goals.
  3. Jim Sweeney (Athlone Town A.F.C.), 17 goals.

Final classification

Pos Club Pts W D L GF GA GD
1 Shelbourne F.C. 31 14 3 1 65 23 +42
2 Shamrock Rovers F.C. 29 13 3 2 62 21 +41
3 Fordsons F.C.* 27 12 1 5 58 31 +27
4 Bohemian F.C.* 20 10 2 6 50 28 +22
5 Jacobs F.C. 18 7 4 7 40 48 -8
6 Brideville FC 16 6 4 8 36 53 -17
7 Athlone Town A.F.C. 15 7 1 10 46 56 -10
8 St James's Gate F.C. 11 4 3 11 33 48 -15
9 Bray Unknowns F.C. 11 4 3 11 34 55 -21
10 Pioneers F.C.** 2 1 0 17 21 82 -61

'*'Bohemian F.C. were 'fined' 2 points which were awarded to Fordsons F.C..

'**'Pioneers F.C. were not re-elected to the league for next season.

Dundalk F.C. were elected to the league for next season.

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