1938–39 League of Ireland
The 1938–39 League of Ireland was the eighteenth season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.
| Season | 1938–39 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Shamrock Rovers (6th title) |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 525 (3.98 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Patrick Bradshaw (22 goals) |
← 1937–38 1939–40 → | |
Shamrock Rovers won their sixth title, and in doing so, became the first team to successfully defend their title.
Teams
| 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 |
Table
| 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 |
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Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Bradshaw | St James's Gate | 22 |
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