2019 League of Ireland First Division
The 2019 League of Ireland First Division season was the 35th season of the League of Ireland First Division. The league began in February 2019 and concluded in October 2019.
| Season | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Dates | February 2019 – October 2019 |
| Top goalscorer | Rob Manley (17 goals) |
← 2018 2020 → | |
Overview
The First Division has 10 teams. Each team plays each other three times for a total of 27 matches in the season.
Teams
Dublin
Locations of the First Division teams
Locations of Dublin First Division teams
Stadia and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone Town | Athlone | Athlone Town Stadium | 5,000 |
| Bray Wanderers | Bray | Carlisle Grounds | 4,000 |
| Cabinteely | Cabinteely | Stradbrook Road | 1,620 |
| Cobh Ramblers | Cobh | St. Colman's Park | 3,000 |
| Drogheda United | Drogheda | United Park | 2,000 |
| Galway United | Galway | Eamonn Deacy Park | 5,000 |
| Limerick | Limerick | Markets Field | 5,000 |
| Longford Town | Longford | City Calling Stadium | 4,960 |
| Shelbourne | Drumcondra | Tolka Park | 3,500 |
| Wexford | Crossabeg | Ferrycarrig Park | 2,500 |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone Town |  |
Committee | Nike | Nitro Sports |
| Bray Wanderers | |
|
Umbro | Matt Britton Carpets |
| Cabinteely | |
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Uhlsport | Dublin School of Grinds |
| Cobh Ramblers | |
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Joma | Tony & William O'Shea Fuels Rushbrooke |
| Drogheda United | |
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CX+ Sport | Scotch Hall Shopping Center |
| Galway United | |
|
Puma | Comer Property Management |
| Limerick | |
|
Umbro | Betsat.com |
| Longford Town |  |
|
Macron | City Calling |
| Shelbourne | |
|
Umbro | abbeyseals.ie |
| Wexford | |
|
Bodibro | Premier Tickets |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelbourne (C, P) | 27 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 50 | 19 | +31 | 60 | Promotion to League of Ireland Premier Division |
| 2 | Drogheda United (Q) | 27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 59 | 36 | +23 | 51 | Qualification to Promotion play-offs |
| 3 | Longford Town (Q) | 27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 41 | 23 | +18 | 51 | |
| 4 | Cabinteely (Q) | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 39 | 28 | +11 | 53 | |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 44 | 26 | +18 | 46 | |
| 6 | Cobh Ramblers | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 38 | 51 | −13 | 31 | |
| 7 | Galway United | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 36 | 42 | −6 | 26 | |
| 8 | Athlone Town | 27 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 30 | 61 | −31 | 18 | |
| 9 | Wexford | 27 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 65 | −43 | 11 | |
| 10 | Limerick | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 41 | −8 | 10[lower-alpha 1] |
Source: SSE Airtricity League, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.[2]
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.[2]
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated.
Notes:
- Limerick were deducted 26 points for failure to comply with LOI profitability and sustainability rules.[1]
Results
Matches 1–18Teams play each other twice (once at home, once away).
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Matches 19–27Teams play each other once.
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Season statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Cabinteely | 17 |
| 2 | |
Drogheda United | 13 |
| 3 | |
Longford Town | 12 |
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Drogheda United | 12 | |
| 5 | |
Shelbourne | 10 |
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Bray Wanderers | 10 | |
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Drogheda United | 10 | |
| 8 | |
Wexford | 9 |
| 9 | |
Shelbourne | 8 |
|
Longford Town | 8 |
Last updated: 25 September 2019.
Source: SSE Airtricity League of Ireland
Play-Offs
3rd vs. 4th-place Play-Off
| 4 October 2019 | Cabinteely | 0-0 | Longford Town | Stradbrook Road |
| 11 October 2019 | Longford Town | 1-1 (1-1 agg.) | Cabinteely | Strokestown Road |
2nd vs. Winner 3rd/4th Play-Off
| 18 October 2019 | Cabinteely | 1-1 | Drogheda United | Stradbrook Road |
| 25 October 2019 | Drogheda United | 5-1 (6-2 agg.) | Cabinteely | United Park |
Promotion/relegation playoff
| 27 October 2019 | Drogheda United | 1-0 | Finn Harps | United Park |
| 31 October 2019 | Finn Harps | 2-0 (2-1 agg.) | Drogheda United | Finn Park |
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References
- "Limerick FC prop up First Division after 26-point deduction". RTE Sport. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- "First Division 2019". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
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