1926–27 League of Ireland explained

Competition:League of Ireland
Dates:21 August 1926 – 7 May 1927
Winners:Shamrock Rovers (3rd title)
Matches:90
Total Goals:376
League Topscorer:David Byrne
John McMillan
(17 goals each)
Biggest Home Win:Shelbourne 9-0 Bray Unknowns
Biggest Away Win:St. James's Gate 2-8 Shelbourne
Highest Scoring:St. James's Gate 2-8 Shelbourne
Prevseason:1925–26
Nextseason:1927–28
Season:1926–27

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

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.

Teams

TeamLocationStadium
Sports Ground
Dublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount Park
Woodbrook Ground
Dublin (The Liberties)Richmond Park
Athletic Grounds
Ballinlough Road
Dublin (Crumlin)Rutland Avenue
Dublin (Crumlin)St. James's Park
Dublin (Milltown)Glenmalure Park
Dublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park

Top goalscorers

PlayerClubGoals
align=center rowspan=21David ByrneShamrock Rovers17
John McMillanShelbourne
align=center rowspan=22Ned BrooksAthlone Town14
Bob FullamShamrock Rovers
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See also