1939–40 League of Ireland

May 2025 League of Ireland 1939–40 St. James's Gate (2nd title) Patrick Bradshaw (29 goals) 132 540 1938–39 1940–41 The 1939–40 League of Ireland was the nineteenth season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the two-time defending champions. St James's Gate won their second 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 No new teams were elected to the League. Cork City withdrew on 13 February 1940. However, a new team, Cork United, were immediately elected in their place, being given special permission to complete Cork City's remaining fixtures. Teams Ireland right 300 Locations of the 1939–40 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 CityCorkMardykeCork UnitedCork City withdrew on 13 February 1940. However, a new team, Cork United, were immediately elected in their place, being given special permission to complete Cork City's remaining fixtures.DrumcondraDublin (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 STG St James's Gate SHM Shamrock Rovers SLI Sligo Rovers DUN Dundalk CUF Cork United DRU Drumcondra SHE Shelbourne BOH Bohemians BRY Bray Unknowns BRI Brideville WAT Waterford LIM Limerick 17 2 3 63 27 13 4 5 51 39 12 4 6 60 44 11 3 8 45 36 11 3 8 40 34 10 5 7 49 45 6 8 8 41 39 7 4 11 36 46 8 1 13 49 52 6 5 11 39 49 6 4 12 44 54 1 5 16 23 75 complete www.rsssf.com Results main FBR BOH BRY BRI CUF DRU DUN LIM SHM SHE SLI STG WAT St James's Gate 1–2 3–2 3–0 1–0 1–1 2–2 6–1 3–2 4–0 2–1 5–3 Shamrock Rovers 2–5 2–2 2–1 3–2 2–4 1–1 2–0 4–2 2–3 5–2 4–1 Sligo Rovers 1–3 1–1 3–1 0–0 6–2 3–2 3–2 2–1 4–2 3–1 9–1 Dundalk 3–2 4–0 1–2 0–1 2–3 3–2 1–0 2–0 1–0 3–2 4–1 Cork United 0–3 1–2 4–1 5–2 1–1 2–1 2–1 2–0 1–3 4–1 3–0 Drumcondra 0–1 1–0 3–5 2–5 0–2 1–0 2–0 3–1 4–4 3–2 3–3 Shelbourne 1–0 3–3 1–1 1–1 1–0 1–3 0–1 4–2 2–2 2–1 8–1 Bohemians 2–3 1–4 3–1 1–3 4–2 1–1 1–1 3–1 0–0 3–0 3–1 Bray Unknowns 0–5 2–3 3–1 1–1 7–2 3–1 4–2 6–2 1–3 4–0 6–0 Brideville 0–3 1–2 1–4 3–2 1–2 1–3 5–2 1–2 4–1 2–2 1–1 Waterford 2–3 1–2 5–2 2–2 1–3 4–3 2–2 4–3 5–1 3–1 2–0 Limerick 2–4 0–3 2–4 0–3 1–1 0–5 0–2 2–2 0–1 3–1 1–1 complete Top goalscorers Pos PositionPlayerClubGoals1Patrick BradshawSt James's Gate29 References Ireland Lea Category:League of Ireland seasons