1938–39 League of Ireland

May 2025 League of Ireland 1938–39 Shamrock Rovers (6th title) Patrick Bradshaw (22 goals) 132 525 1937–38 1939–40 The 1938–39 League of Ireland was the eighteenth season of the League 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. 2025 Historical Tables https://www.leagueofireland.ie/mens/sse-airtricity-mens-premier-division/historical-tables-mens-premier-division/ leagueofireland.ie League of Ireland May 20, 2025 Overview Cork folded during the previous season, with Cork City taking their place. Teams Ireland right 300 Locations of the 1937–38 League of Ireland teams Ireland Dublin 12 #FFFFFF right N 53 20 52 W 6 15 35 Ireland Bray #FFFFFF 53.20 -6.10 bottom Ireland Cork #FFFFFF 51.88 -8.46 Ireland Dundalk #FFFFFF right N 54 0 32 W 6 24 18 Ireland 54 16 0 N W 8 29 0 left Sligo Ireland Waterford left N 52 15 24 W 7 7 45 Ireland 52 42 15 N W 8 35 15 bottom Limerick TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkBray UnknownsBrayCarlisle GroundsBridevilleDublin (The Liberties)Harold's Cross StadiumCork CityCorkMardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldSt. James's GateDublin (Crumlin)St. James's ParkShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkSligo RoversSligoThe ShowgroundsWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park Table main WDL QR auto 2 SHM Shamrock Rovers SLI Sligo Rovers DUN Dundalk STG St James's Gate LIM Limerick SHE Shelbourne BOH Bohemians DRU Drumcondra BRY Bray Unknowns BRI Brideville COC Cork City WAT Waterford 16 4 2 60 32 10 7 5 50 31 10 7 5 48 31 10 3 9 59 48 9 4 9 36 38 9 4 9 40 48 8 4 10 41 46 6 6 10 38 45 7 4 11 41 49 6 6 10 37 49 7 3 12 39 49 4 8 10 36 59 complete www.rsssf.com Results main FBR BOH BRY BRI COC DRU DUN LIM SHM SHE SLI STG WAT Shamrock Rovers 3–3 3–2 4–2 0–0 0–1 2–2 3–1 5–3 3–0 3–1 5–1 Sligo Rovers 0–1 1–1 5–1 3–0 3–2 4–0 1–0 2–1 6–1 4–2 7–1 Dundalk 0–2 1–1 1–1 4–0 5–0 3–2 2–2 2–1 3–0 4–1 5–1 St James's Gate 4–2 3–0 2–3 4–1 7–3 1–1 3–3 3–1 3–5 5–1 4–1 Limerick 0–2 3–0 2–1 0–3 4–2 0–2 3–2 7–0 1–0 2–1 3–2 Shelbourne 2–3 3–2 2–2 3–1 0–2 3–0 3–4 1–0 1–0 2–1 4–1 Bohemians 1–3 2–2 0–2 2–0 4–2 3–0 2–3 3–2 2–2 2–1 2–3 Drumcondra 1–4 1–1 3–3 3–1 1–1 0–1 0–1 1–4 2–1 0–1 2–2 Bray Unknowns 2–4 3–1 3–0 2–4 2–1 1–1 3–1 0–1 2–1 3–1 2–2 Brideville 3–3 1–1 2–0 3–1 2–2 5–2 3–2 2–5 2–2 2–1 2–2 Cork City 2–3 0–2 2–2 2–5 2–1 2–2 3–0 3–2 4–2 4–0 3–2 Waterford 1–2 1–1 0–2 2–1 1–1 2–2 4–7 3–1 2–2 1–0 1–1 complete Top goalscorers Pos Position Player Club Goals 1Patrick BradshawSt James's Gate 22 References Ireland Lea Category:League of Ireland seasons