DT: Sean O'ConnorAthlone Town4-2-3-1| # | Team | MP | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cork City | 36 | +39 | 75 |
| 2 |  UCD | 36 | +16 | 56 |
| 3 |  Bray Wanderers | 36 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 |  Kerry | 36 | +4 | 52 |
| 5 |  Longford Town | 36 | +3 | 52 |
| 6 |  Cobh Ramblers | 36 | -8 | 49 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 36 | -1 | 48 |
| 8 |  Wexford Youths | 36 | -14 | 42 |
| 9 |  Treaty United | 36 | -16 | 42 |
| 10 |  Finn Harps | 36 | -37 | 28 |
