1928–29 League of Ireland

League of Ireland
Season1928–29
ChampionsShelbourne (2nd title)
Matches90
Goals381 (4.23 per match)
Top goalscorerEddie Carroll (17 goals)

The 1928–29 League of Ireland was the eighth season of the League of Ireland. Bohemians were the defending champions.

Shelbourne won their second title.[1]

Overview

Athlone Town were not re-elected to the League, while Drumcondra were elected.[2]

Newly elected Drumcondra hosted Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Road, later known as Tolka Park, on the opening day of the season, 26 August 1928.

In 1929, over 30 people were injured at the ground when a hoarding collapsed at a Leinster Senior Cup tie between Drumcondra and Shelbourne.[3][4]

Teams

Changes from 1927-28 season

Elected Not Re-elected
Drumcondra Athlone Town
Locations of the 1928–29 League of Ireland teams
Team Location Stadium
BohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount Park
Bray UnknownsBrayWoodbrook Ground
BridevilleDublin (The Liberties)Richmond Park
Drumcondra Dublin (Clonturk) Clonturk Park
Dundalk GNRDundalkAthletic Grounds
FordsonsCorkBallinlough Road
JacobsDublin (Crumlin)Rutland Avenue
St. James's GateDublin (Crumlin)St. James's Park
Shamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure Park
ShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Shelbourne 18 16 1 1 49 12 +37 33
2 Bohemians 18 15 2 1 61 23 +38 32
3 Shamrock Rovers 18 10 4 4 58 28 +30 24
4 Drumcondra 18 7 4 7 28 31 −3 18
5 Dundalk GNR 18 7 3 8 43 44 −1 17
6 St James's Gate 18 5 4 9 37 44 −7 14
7 Fordsons 18 5 3 10 27 36 −9 13
8 Brideville 18 4 3 11 28 57 −29 11
9 Jacobs 18 2 6 10 26 48 −22 10
10 Bray Unknowns 18 2 4 12 24 58 −34 8

Results

Home \ Away BOH BRY BRI FOR DRU DUN JAC SHM SHE STG
Bohemians — 6–2 3–0 5–2 3–2 6–0 6–1 2–1 2–1 2–2
Bray Unknowns 1–2 — 2–4 0–1 0–3 0–3 4–4 1–1 1–2 1–4
Brideville 2–6 2–2 — 3–2 0–3 1–3 1–1 1–4 0–4 3–9
Fordsons 0–3 1–3 3–0 — 1–2 1–1 0–0 1–2 0–1 5–1
Drumcondra 0–1 2–2 2–5 3–2 — 2–1 5–1 1–1 0–1 0–0
Dundalk GNR 1–2 5–1 4–2 3–3 3–0 — 5–1 2–2 1–4 3–2
Jacobs 3–7 3–0 0–0 1–2 0–0 4–3 — 2–3 1–2 2–2
Shamrock Rovers 2–2 11–0 4–2 6–1 4–0 5–2 3–1 — 2–4 3–4
Shelbourne 3–1 3–1 4–0 1–0 4–0 4–1 3–0 2–0 — 4–0
St James's Gate 0–2 1–3 1–2 1–2 2–3 4–2 2–1 0–4 2–2 —
Source:
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Top goalscorers

Pos Player Club Goals
1 Eddie Carroll Dundalk GNR 17

Source:[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Historical Tables". leagueofireland.ie. League of Ireland. 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ Thomas (2021-10-29). "1927-28 Free State League season - League of Ireland Seasons". League of Ireland Seasons. Archived from the original on 2026-05-13. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  3. ↑ "30 People Hurt at Football Match". The Cornishman. 31 January 1929. Retrieved 19 March 2015 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ↑ Thomas (2021-10-29). "1928-29 Free State League season - League of Ireland Seasons". League of Ireland Seasons. Archived from the original on 2026-05-13. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  5. ↑ "Ireland - List of Topscorers". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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