DT: Mark Connolly
Derry City3-5-2| # | Team | MP | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shamrock Rovers | 36 | +21 | 68 |
| 2 |  Bohemians | 36 | +19 | 65 |
| 3 |  St Patrick's | 36 | +24 | 60 |
| 4 |  Shelbourne | 36 | +2 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | +3 | 48 |
| 6 |  Dundalk | 36 | -4 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford United | 36 | -7 | 43 |
| 8 |  Galway United | 36 | -7 | 42 |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 36 | -13 | 40 |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 36 | -38 | 25 |
