1925–26 League of Ireland explained

Competition:League of Ireland
Dates:29 August 1925 – 3 January 1926
Winners:Shelbourne (1st title)
Matches:90
Total Goals:445
League Topscorer:Billy Farrell (24 goals)
Biggest Home Win:Shamrock Rovers 10-2 Pioneers
Highest Scoring:Shamrock Rovers 10-2 Pioneers
Prevseason:1924–25
Nextseason:1926–27
Season:1925–26

The 1925–26 League of Ireland was the fifth season of the League of Ireland.

Shelbourne won their first title.

Changes from 1924–25

Brooklyn were not re-elected to the League, while Brideville were elected.

Season Overview

It began on 29 August 1925 and ended on 3 January 1926. Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.

Teams

TeamLocationStadium
Sports Ground
Dublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount Park
Woodbrook Ground
Dublin (The Liberties)Richmond Park
Ballinlough Road
Dublin (Crumlin)Rutland Avenue
Dublin (Whitehall)The Thatch
Dublin (Crumlin)St. James's Park
Dublin (Milltown)Milltown Park [1]
Dublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park

Top goalscorers

PlayerClubGoals
1Shamrock Rovers24
2John SimpsonShelbourne18
3Jim SweeneyAthlone Town17
Source:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History.