1927–28 League of Ireland

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The 1927–28 League of Ireland was the seventh season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.

Season1927–28
ChampionsBohemians (2nd title)
Matches90
Goals384 (4.27 per match)
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League of Ireland
Season1927–28
ChampionsBohemians (2nd title)
Matches90
Goals384 (4.27 per match)
Top goalscorerCharles Heinemann (24 goals)
Biggest home winShelbourne 9-1 Athlone Town
Biggest away winJacobs 0-7 Shelbourne
Highest scoringShelbourne 9-1 Athlone Town
Shelbourne 8-2 Bray Unknowns
Bray Unknowns 3-7 Dundalk GNR
← 1926–27
1928–29 →
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Bohemians won their second title.

Overview

For the first time since the foundation of the League, the teams were the same as the previous season.

Teams

Locations of the 1927–28 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 Bohemians 18 15 1 2 53 20 +33 31
2 Shelbourne 18 13 2 3 67 24 +43 28
3 Shamrock Rovers 18 9 7 2 41 18 +23 25
4 Fordsons 18 9 4 5 46 34 +12 22
5 Dundalk GNR 18 9 3 6 44 36 +8 21
6 Brideville 18 7 5 6 37 33 +4 19
7 St James's Gate 18 5 4 9 28 42 −14 14
8 Jacobs 18 2 5 11 20 46 −26 9
9 Bray Unknowns 18 1 4 13 29 70 −41 6
10 Athlone Town 18 2 1 15 19 61 −42 5
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Source: www.rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.

Results

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Home \ Away ATH BOH BRY BRI DUN FOR JAC STG SHM SHE
Athlone Town — 1–2 2–1 2–5 2–5 0–2 2–1 0–0 0–4 2–7
Bohemians 2–1 — 5–1 4–2 2–0 4–0 2–0 5–1 3–2 2–3
Bray Unknowns 4–2 1–5 — 1–3 3–7 2–5 0–0 1–3 2–5 0–4
Brideville 3–1 1–4 2–2 — 1–4 4–2 3–2 4–2 0–0 1–2
Dundalk GNR 1–0 1–4 3–1 2–1 — 2–3 2–0 4–1 3–3 2–4
Fordsons 5–0 2–0 5–2 1–1 2–2 — 4–2 5–0 2–2 2–1
Jacobs 4–1 1–4 3–3 1–1 0–3 2–2 — 0–0 1–3 0–7
St. James's Gate 3–1 2–3 3–3 2–5 2–1 2–1 1–2 — 1–1 3–1
Shamrock Rovers 3–1 0–0 5–0 0–0 5–0 2–0 3–1 2–1 — 1–1
Shelbourne 9–1 1–2 8–2 1–0 2–2 6–3 5–0 3–1 2–0 —
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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 Charles Heinemann Fordsons 24
2 Paddy McIlvenny Shelbourne 22
3 John McMillan Shelbourne 17
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See also

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