DT: Ciaran KilduffDundalk FC4-2-3-1| # | Team | MP | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Patrick's | 32 | +27 | 59 |
| 2 |  Shamrock Rovers | 31 | +18 | 59 |
| 3 |  Bohemians | 31 | +18 | 56 |
| 4 |  Derry City | 32 | +3 | 41 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 32 | -4 | 41 |
| 6 |  Shelbourne | 32 | -3 | 40 |
| 7 |  Galway United | 32 | -6 | 38 |
| 8 |  Waterford United | 32 | -10 | 34 |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 32 | -13 | 34 |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 32 | -30 | 23 |
