1938–39_League_of_Ireland
1938–39 League of Ireland
Football league season
The 1938–39 League of Ireland was the eighteenth season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.
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Quick Facts Season, 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 → | |
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Shamrock Rovers won their sixth title, and in doing so, became the first team to successfully defend their title.
Cork folded during the previous season, with Cork City taking their place.
More information Team, Location ...
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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More information Pos, Team ...
| 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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More information Home \ Away, BOH ...
| Home \ Away | BOH | BRY | BRI | COC | DRU | DUN | LIM | SHM | SHE | SLI | STG | WAT |
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| Bohemians | — | 3–2 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 2–3 | 0–2 | 4–2 | 1–3 | 3–0 | 2–2 | 2–0 | 2–3 |
| Bray Unknowns | 3–1 | — | 2–1 | 3–1 | 0–1 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–4 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2–4 | 2–2 |
| Brideville | 3–2 | 2–2 | — | 2–1 | 2–5 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 3–3 | 5–2 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2–2 |
| Cork City | 3–0 | 4–2 | 4–0 | — | 3–2 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 2–3 | 2–2 | 0–2 | 2–5 | 3–2 |
| Drumcondra | 0–1 | 1–4 | 2–1 | 0–1 | — | 3–3 | 1–1 | 1–4 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2–2 |
| Dundalk | 3–2 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 4–1 | 2–2 | — | 4–0 | 0–2 | 5–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 5–1 |
| Limerick | 0–2 | 7–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 2–1 | — | 0–2 | 4–2 | 3–0 | 0–3 | 3–2 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 2–2 | 5–3 | 3–0 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 3–2 | 0–0 | — | 0–1 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 5–1 |
| Shelbourne | 3–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 3–4 | 2–2 | 0–2 | 2–3 | — | 3–2 | 3–1 | 4–1 |
| Sligo Rovers | 4–0 | 2–1 | 6–1 | 4–2 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 3–0 | 0–1 | 3–2 | — | 5–1 | 7–1 |
| St James's Gate | 1–1 | 3–1 | 3–5 | 5–1 | 3–3 | 2–3 | 4–1 | 4–2 | 7–3 | 3–0 | — | 4–1 |
| Waterford | 4–7 | 2–2 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 0–2 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 1–1 | 2–1 | — |
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