Premier Division
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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 50 points. The schedule covers matches from 6 February 2026 to 30 October 2026. Fans see 2.79 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 60% of games.
Premier Division 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 121 Premier Division matches have been completed. Shamrock Rovers leads the table with 50 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.79. BTTS: 60%. Over 2.5: 53%. Clean-sheet matches: 40%.
Result split
Home wins: 40%. Draws: 31%. Away wins: 29%.
Team rankings
St Patrick's Athl. has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.63. Both teams scored in 75% of Shelbourne's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40:22 | +18 | 50 | 2.00 | LWDWW |
| 2 |  Bohemians | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40:27 | +13 | 43 | 1.72 | LLWWW |
| 3 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 39:20 | +19 | 42 | 1.75 | WWLWD |
| 4 |  Dundalk | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 38:36 | +2 | 35 | 1.46 | WWLLL |
| 5 |  Shelbourne | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35:35 | 0 | 34 | 1.42 | WDLDW |
| 6 |  Derry City | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32:31 | +1 | 29 | 1.16 | WLDWL |
| 7 |  Galway United | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32:39 | -7 | 27 | 1.17 | LWLLW |
| 8 |  Drogheda United | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29:41 | -12 | 25 | 1.04 | LDLLW |
| 9 |  Waterford | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 33:47 | -14 | 21 | 0.88 | WLWWD |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20:40 | -20 | 20 | 0.83 | LLDLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 121 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
- 1St Patrick's Athl.1.63
- 2Shamrock Rovers1.60
- 3Bohemians1.60
- 4Dundalk1.58
- 5Shelbourne1.46
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1St Patrick's Athl.0.83
- 2Shamrock Rovers0.88
- 3Bohemians1.08
- 4Derry City1.24
- 5Shelbourne1.46
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Shelbourne75%
- 2Dundalk71%
- 3Galway United70%
- 4Derry City64%
- 5Drogheda United63%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Shelbourne67%
- 2Dundalk63%
- 3Galway United57%
- 4Bohemians56%
- 5Drogheda United54%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Dundalk6.2
- 2St Patrick's Athl.6.1
- 3Derry City5.8
- 4Bohemians5.7
- 5Shelbourne5.1
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. | 24 | 1.96 | 1.18 | +0.78 | 44 | 42 | -2 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 1.62 | 1.17 | +0.44 | 42 | 50 | +8 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 25 | 1.64 | 1.20 | +0.44 | 41 | 43 | +2 |
| 4 | Derry City | 25 | 1.60 | 1.27 | +0.33 | 40 | 29 | -11 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 24 | 1.80 | 1.53 | +0.27 | 37 | 35 | -2 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 24 | 1.54 | 1.35 | +0.18 | 35 | 34 | -1 |
| 7 | Galway United | 23 | 1.37 | 1.76 | -0.39 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 24 | 1.18 | 1.71 | -0.53 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 9 | Waterford | 24 | 1.38 | 2.04 | -0.66 | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 24 | 1.12 | 2.05 | -0.92 | 21 | 20 | -1 |
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 11
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 50 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Premier Division?
St Patrick's Athl. has the strongest attack in Premier Division, scoring 1.63 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Premier Division?
St Patrick's Athl. concedes the fewest goals in Premier Division, 0.83 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Premier Division?
Premier Division averages 2.79 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 60% of Premier Division matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Premier Division?
Home teams win 40% of matches in Premier Division.