1941–42 League of Ireland

League of Ireland
Season1941–42
ChampionsCork United (2nd title)
Matches played90
Goals scored366 (4.07 per match)
Top goalscorerThomas Byrne (20 goals)

The 1941–42 League of Ireland was the 21st season of the League of Ireland. Cork United were the defending champions.

Cork United won their second title, becoming only the second team to successfully defend their title.

Overview

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Waterford resigned from the League voluntarily, resulting in a reduction in size from eleven to ten teams.

Teams

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Locations of the 1941–42 League of Ireland teams
Team Location Stadium
Bohemians Dublin (Phibsborough) Dalymount Park
Bray Unknowns Bray Carlisle Grounds
Brideville Dublin (The Liberties) Harold's Cross Stadium
Cork United Cork Mardyke
Drumcondra Dublin (Clonturk) Clonturk Park
Dundalk Dundalk Oriel Park
Limerick Limerick Markets Field
St. James's Gate Dublin (Drimnagh) Iveagh Grounds
Shamrock Rovers Dublin (Milltown) Glenmalure Park
Shelbourne Dublin (Ringsend) Shelbourne Park

Table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Cork United 18 13 4 1 54 20 +34 30
2 Shamrock Rovers 18 12 4 2 52 23 +29 28
3 Shelbourne 18 8 5 5 38 29 +9 21
4 Dundalk 18 8 3 7 45 36 +9 19
5 St James's Gate 18 6 5 7 41 35 +6 19[a]
6 Brideville 18 5 7 6 29 44 −15 17
7 Limerick 18 7 3 8 32 33 −1 15[a]
8 Bohemians 18 4 6 8 29 36 −7 14
9 Drumcondra 18 4 6 8 29 49 −20 14
10 Bray Unknowns 18 0 3 15 17 61 −44 3
Source: www.rsssf.com
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Limerick fielded an ineligible player during the match with St James's Gate. The original result – a 3-1 win to Limerick – was annulled and the match awarded to St James's Gate.

Results

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Home \ Away BOH BRY BRI CUF DRU DUN LIM SHM SHE STG
Bohemians — 4–0 2–3 0–1 0–4 0–0 1–0 1–1 3–4 2–2
Bray Unknowns 2–2 — 1–2 0–2 2–2 1–4 2–4 0–1 1–2 1–7
Brideville 3–2 2–2 — 1–6 2–2 2–1 3–2 1–3 0–0 1–4
Cork United 2–1 4–0 3–0 — 4–0 3–1 3–2 2–3 3–0 5–0
Drumcondra 2–4 2–1 2–2 4–4 — 0–2 2–2 0–6 2–1 2–1
Dundalk 3–3 4–1 4–1 2–2 6–2 — 2–0 2–1 3–1 2–3
Limerick 3–1 6–0 1–1 1–4 3–0 4–1 — 2–0 0–5 +:-[a]
Shamrock Rovers 1–1 7–1 4–0 4–4 2–1 5–4 2–1 — 7–1 2–0
Shelbourne 4–0 3–0 1–1 0–1 1–1 3–1 5–0 2–2 — 4–4
St James's Gate 1–2 3–2 4–4 1–1 6–1 4–3 1–1 0–1 0–1 —
Source: [citation needed]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. ^ The result of the match between Limerick and St James's Gate (3–1) was canceled and counted as a goalless win for St James's Gate because Limerick fielded an unauthorized player. In addition, two points were deducted from Limerick and these were credited to St. James.

Top goalscorers

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Pos Player Club Goals
1 Thomas Byrne Limerick 20
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