The League of Ireland table below shows the live Premier Division standings, updated every few hours, with the First Division table and the league’s top scorers underneath. Use it to see who is heading for the title, who is chasing European football and who is fighting to avoid relegation.
This guide also explains how the table works: how many points a win is worth, which positions qualify for Europe, what happens to the clubs who finish ninth and tenth, and how to read the table sensibly if you are thinking of placing a bet. The official table is on leagueofireland.ie, and it is the final word if the two ever differ.
- Format: ten clubs play each other four times, 36 rounds in all. The 2026 season began on 6 February and is scheduled to finish on 30 October.
- Europe: 1st goes into the Champions League first qualifying round, 2nd into the Conference League second qualifying round and 3rd into the Conference League first qualifying round.
- Down: 9th enters a promotion/relegation play-off and 10th is relegated to the First Division.
- Points: three for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat.
League of Ireland Premier Division table
Shamrock Rovers
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athletic
Shelbourne
Derry City
Dundalk
Waterford
Galway United
Drogheda United
Sligo RoversClubs are ranked by points. In the 2026 table, clubs level on points have been separated by goal difference first, so a club that has scored more and conceded less sits higher. The league’s own rules set out any further tie-breaks.
How do you read the League of Ireland table?
Each row shows the games played (P), wins (W), draws (D), defeats (L), goal difference (GD) and points (Pts). A win is worth three points and a draw one. The form column shows the club’s last five results, with the most recent on the right: green for a win, grey for a draw and red for a defeat.
Remember that the table only tells you where clubs stand. It does not tell you what is likely to happen next. A club on a long winning run can still lose to a side that has nothing to play for, and late-season games can be shaped by fixtures that have been moved. Check the fixtures on each club’s page before you draw conclusions.
What does each League of Ireland position mean?
The top three clubs qualify for European qualifiers, the club in ninth enters a promotion/relegation play-off and the club in tenth is relegated. The full breakdown is below.
- 1st, champions: the Champions League first qualifying round.
- 2nd: the Conference League second qualifying round.
- 3rd: the Conference League first qualifying round.
- 4th to 8th: no automatic European or play-off consequence. In some seasons a place can pass down the table if the FAI Cup winners have already qualified through the league, so check the league’s announcements.
- 9th: a promotion/relegation play-off.
- 10th: relegated to the First Division.
The colours in the table follow these places. European places are the biggest prize outside the title, because they bring prize money and a platform for players to be noticed. At the other end, relegation battles are among the most dramatic parts of the season, because the gap between the Premier Division and the First Division is large.
League of Ireland First Division table
The First Division is the second tier, also with ten clubs and 36 rounds. Its champions are promoted to the Premier Division, as Dundalk were for 2026. The standings below update automatically.
League of Ireland top scorers
The chart shows the Premier Division goals leaders. The league’s goals race often decides which player gets the individual awards, and penalty takers tend to rise up the list.
Using the League of Ireland table when you bet
The table is a useful starting point, but it is not a prediction. Look at goal difference and the form column rather than just points. A club that has won three of its last five with a positive goal difference is in better shape than one that sits in the same place on the back of a poor run. Look also at what is at stake. A club chasing a European place or avoiding relegation will often play with more urgency than one that is mid-table, and in the final rounds rotation is common.
Bookmaker prices already reflect the table, plus a margin. Add up the implied chances of all outcomes and you will find they total more than 100%, with the excess being the margin. Our guide to how betting odds work explains the sums, and our bet types guide covers markets such as double chance and draw no bet. Use the odds converter to compare fractional and decimal prices.
Our League of Ireland coverage includes Derry City vs St Patrick’s Athletic, Waterford vs Galway United and Dundalk vs Bohemians. Our AI predictions track record logs every pick we publish, win or lose.
League of Ireland club guides
For fixtures, squads, stadiums and history, see our Premier Division club guides: Bohemians, Derry City, Drogheda United, Dundalk, Galway United, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic, Waterford. The full list is on the League of Ireland hub.
Related guides
- League of Ireland hub
- Football betting guide for Ireland
- Live scores and AI predictions
- AI predictions track record
Frequently asked questions
How many teams are in the League of Ireland Premier Division?
Ten. Each club plays the others four times, which makes 36 rounds a season.
How many points is a win worth in the League of Ireland?
Three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat.
How many European places does the League of Ireland get?
Three through the Premier Division table: the champions enter the Champions League first qualifying round, second place enters the Conference League second qualifying round and third place enters the Conference League first qualifying round. Check the league for any changes linked to the FAI Cup.
What happens to the teams who finish 9th and 10th?
The club in ninth place goes into a promotion/relegation play-off, and the club in tenth place is relegated to the First Division.
When does the 2026 League of Ireland season end?
The 2026 Premier Division season began on 6 February and is scheduled to finish on 30 October.
How often is this table updated?
The table above is refreshed every few hours from API-Football. The official table at leagueofireland.ie is the final word if they differ.
Sources and further reading
- League of Ireland official site – official tables, fixtures and rules
- Wikipedia: 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division – season format and qualification places
- API-Football – live standings and top scorers feed
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Last updated 27 October 2026. Written and checked by the Punter Ireland editorial team. Offers, odds and rules change, so always check the operator’s own terms and the official sources above. League format and qualification places checked against the sources above on 27 October 2026.
