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.
It began on 21 August 1926 and ended on 7 May 1927. Shelbourne were the defending champions.
Pioneers were not re-elected to the League, while Dundalk GNR were elected.
Team | Location | Stadium | |
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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 |
Player | Club | Goals | ||
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align=center rowspan=2 | 1 | David Byrne | Shamrock Rovers | 17 |
John McMillan | Shelbourne | |||
align=center rowspan=2 | 2 | Ned Brooks | Athlone Town | 14 |
Bob Fullam | Shamrock Rovers |