1926–27 League of Ireland

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The 1926–27 League of Ireland was the sixth season of the League of Ireland.

Season1926–27
Dates21 August 1926 – 7 May 1927
ChampionsShamrock Rovers (3rd title)
Matches90
Quick facts Season, Dates ...
League of Ireland
Season1926–27
Dates21 August 1926 – 7 May 1927
ChampionsShamrock Rovers (3rd title)
Matches90
Goals376 (4.18 per match)
Top goalscorerDavid Byrne
John McMillan
(17 goals each)
Biggest home winShelbourne 9-0 Bray Unknowns
Biggest away winSt. James's Gate 2-8 Shelbourne
Highest scoringSt. James's Gate 2-8 Shelbourne
← 1925–26
1927–28 →
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Shamrock Rovers won their third title.

Overview

It began on 21 August 1926 and ended on 7 May 1927. Shelbourne were the defending champions.

Team changes

Pioneers were not re-elected to the League, while Dundalk GNR were elected.

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Elected Not Re-elected
Dundalk GNR Pioneers
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Teams

Locations of the 1926-27 League of Ireland teams
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Team Location Stadium
Athlone TownAthloneSports Ground
BohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount Park
Bray UnknownsBrayWoodbrook Ground
BridevilleDublin (The Liberties)Richmond Park
Dundalk GNRDundalkAthletic Grounds
FordsonsCorkBallinlough Road
JacobsDublin (Crumlin)Rutland Avenue
St. James's GateDublin (Crumlin)St. James's Park
Shamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure Park
ShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park
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Table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers (C) 18 14 4 0 60 20 +40 32
2 Shelbourne 18 13 3 2 63 24 +39 29
3 Bohemians 18 10 5 3 36 24 +12 25
4 Fordsons 18 7 3 8 34 32 +2 17
5 Athlone Town 18 6 5 7 41 43 −2 17
6 Bray Unknowns 18 6 1 11 37 58 −21 13
7 Jacobs 18 5 3 10 23 47 −24 13
8 Dundalk GNR 18 3 6 9 30 40 −10 12
9 St. James's Gate 18 5 2 11 30 49 −19 12
10 Brideville 18 2 6 10 22 39 −17 10
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Source: [1][2]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions

Results

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Home \ Away ATH BOH BRY BRI DUN FOR JAC STG SHM SHE
Athlone Town — 3–3 5–1 5–0 3–1 2–2 5–2 0–3 2–5 2–4
Bohemians 3–1 — 3–1 1–0 4–2 2–1 4–0 3–0 1–2 3–2
Bray Unknowns 2–5 2–0 — 4–2 2–1 3–2 3–0 4–2 3–6 1–2
Brideville 0–0 0–0 3–3 — 4–3 2–1 2–3 1–2 1–2 1–3
Dundalk GNR 2–3 1–1 4–1 1–1 — 4–2 3–0 1–1 0–5 0–2
Fordsons 2–1 1–1 4–1 4–2 2–1 — 3–1 3–1 0–0 1–3
Jacobs 1–1 0–2 4–3 2–2 1–1 1–0 — 4–2 0–3 0–4
St. James's Gate 5–2 1–2 3–1 2–0 2–2 1–3 0–2 — 1–5 2–8
Shamrock Rovers 6–0 4–0 3–2 0–0 3–3 4–2 3–0 3–2 — 3–3
Shelbourne 1–1 3–3 9–0 3–1 3–0 2–1 6–2 5–0 0–3 —
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Source: [1][2]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Top goalscorers

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Pos Player Club Goals
1 David Byrne Shamrock Rovers 17
John McMillan Shelbourne
2 Ned Brooks Athlone Town 14
Bob Fullam Shamrock Rovers
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Source:[2]

See also

References

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