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1926–27 League of Ireland
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
John McMillan (17 goals each)
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.
| Elected | Not Re-elected |
|---|---|
| Dundalk GNR | Pioneers |
Teams
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Athlone Town | Athlone | Sports Ground |
| Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
| Bray Unknowns | Bray | Woodbrook Ground |
| Brideville | Dublin (The Liberties) | Richmond Park |
| Dundalk GNR | Dundalk | Athletic Grounds |
| Fordsons | Cork | Ballinlough Road |
| Jacobs | Dublin (Crumlin) | Rutland Avenue |
| St. James's Gate | Dublin (Crumlin) | St. James's Park |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
| Shelbourne | Dublin (Ringsend) | Shelbourne Park |
Table
Results
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Byrne | Shamrock Rovers | 17 |
| John McMillan | Shelbourne | ||
| 2 | Ned Brooks | Athlone Town | 14 |
| Bob Fullam | Shamrock Rovers |
Source:
References
References
- McSweeney, Niall. "A Record of League of Ireland Football 1921-22 to 1984-85". Association of Football Statisticians.
- Graham, Alex. "Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921-2005". Soccer Books Limited.
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