Premier Division 2026
IrelandSeason 2026
About the league: Premier Division
This page gathers the statistics for Premier Division, a football league in Ireland. The 2026 campaign brings together 10 teams — Shamrock Rovers top the table on 68 points. The schedule covers matches from 6 February 2026 to 30 October 2026. Fans see 2.81 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 61% of games.
Premier Division 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 180 Premier Division matches have been completed. Shamrock Rovers leads the table with 68 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.81. BTTS: 61%. Over 2.5: 53%. Clean-sheet matches: 39%.
Result split
Home wins: 41%. Draws: 31%. Away wins: 29%.
Team rankings
Bohemians has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.75. Both teams scored in 78% of Dundalk's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 59:38 | +21 | 68 | 1.89 | WWLWL |
| 2 |  Bohemians | 36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 63:44 | +19 | 65 | 1.81 | WLWLW |
| 3 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 55:31 | +24 | 60 | 1.67 | WLLDL |
| 4 |  Shelbourne | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 52:50 | +2 | 49 | 1.36 | DWWWL |
| 5 |  Derry City | 36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 48 | 1.33 | WLWWD |
| 6 |  Dundalk | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 55:59 | -4 | 45 | 1.25 | LLDLW |
| 7 |  Waterford | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 54:61 | -7 | 43 | 1.19 | LLWWW |
| 8 |  Galway United | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 42 | 1.17 | DWLDL |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 44:57 | -13 | 40 | 1.11 | LLWLW |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 28:66 | -38 | 25 | 0.69 | LLDLD |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 180 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Bohemians1.75
- 2Shamrock Rovers1.64
- 3Dundalk1.53
- 4St Patrick's Athl.1.53
- 5Waterford1.50
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1St Patrick's Athl.0.86
- 2Shamrock Rovers1.06
- 3Bohemians1.22
- 4Derry City1.31
- 5Shelbourne1.39
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Dundalk78%
- 2Shelbourne72%
- 3Bohemians67%
- 4Galway United64%
- 5Waterford64%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Dundalk64%
- 2Bohemians64%
- 3Shelbourne61%
- 4Drogheda United53%
- 5Waterford53%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Bohemians5.9
- 2St Patrick's Athl.5.9
- 3Dundalk5.8
- 4Derry City5.7
- 5Waterford5.4
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Premier Division sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Above average, and competitive balance Above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Dawson Devoy7.47
- 2Harry Wood7.45
- 3Michael Duffy7.38
- 4Joseph Redmond7.35
- 5Daryl Jeremiah Horgan7.29
- 6Tom Lonergan7.28
- 7Jamie Lennon7.24
- 8Seán Hoare7.24
Most minutes
- 1Joseph Redmond3,240
- 2Edward McGinty3,196
- 3Edwin Agbaje3,103
- 4Kameron Malcolm Ledwidge3,097
- 5Luke Turner3,089
- 6Pádraig Amond3,074
- 7Hayden Cann3,037
- 8Gareth McElroy3,035
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 1.91 | 1.22 | +0.69 | 64 | 60 | -4 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 1.76 | 1.18 | +0.58 | 62 | 65 | +3 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 1.57 | 1.24 | +0.32 | 57 | 68 | +11 |
| 4 | Derry City | 36 | 1.63 | 1.31 | +0.32 | 57 | 48 | -9 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 36 | 1.78 | 1.48 | +0.30 | 56 | 45 | -11 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 36 | 1.56 | 1.40 | +0.16 | 52 | 49 | -3 |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 1.50 | 1.87 | -0.38 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 1.33 | 1.80 | -0.47 | 40 | 42 | +2 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 1.19 | 1.72 | -0.52 | 38 | 40 | +2 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 1.08 | 2.07 | -1.00 | 30 | 25 | -5 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 36
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Premier Division?
The 2026 season of Premier Division includes 10 teams.
When does the 2026 Premier Division season start and end?
The 2026 Premier Division season runs from 6 February 2026 to 30 October 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Premier Division season have?
The 2026 Premier Division season spans 36 matchweeks.
Who leads the Premier Division table?
Shamrock Rovers leads Premier Division with 68 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Premier Division?
Bohemians has the strongest attack in Premier Division, scoring 1.75 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Premier Division?
St Patrick's Athl. concedes the fewest goals in Premier Division, 0.86 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Premier Division?
Premier Division averages 2.81 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Premier Division?
Over 2.5 lands in 53% of Premier Division matches.
How often do both teams score in Premier Division?
BTTS lands in 61% of Premier Division matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Premier Division?
Home teams win 41% of matches in Premier Division.
Who is the top scorer in Premier Division?
Tom Lonergan leads the recorded scoring table in Premier Division for 2026 with 16 goals.