1938–39 League of Ireland
Football league season
| 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 → | |
The 1938–39 League of Ireland was the eighteenth season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.
Shamrock Rovers won their sixth title, and in doing so, became the first team to successfully defend their title.
Overview
Cork folded during the previous season, with Cork City taking their place.
Teams
Dublin
Bray
Cork
Dundalk
Sligo
Waterford
Limerick
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Locations of the 1937–38 League of Ireland teams| 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 |
Table
| 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 |
Source: www.rsssf.com
Results
| Home \ Away | BOH | BRY | BRI | COC | DRU | DUN | LIM | SHM | SHE | SLI | STG | WAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Source: [citation needed]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Bradshaw | St James's Gate | 22 |
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