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| Season | 1938–39 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Shamrock Rovers (6th title) |
| Matches | 132 |
| Goals | 525 (3.98 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Patrick Bradshaw (22 goals) |
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The1938–39 League of Ireland was the eighteenth season of theLeague 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.[1]
Cork folded during the previous season, withCork City taking their place.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Bradshaw | St James's Gate | 22 |