1936–37 League of Ireland
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| Season | 1936–37 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Sligo Rovers (1st title) |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 571 (4.33 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Bob Slater (20 goals) |
← 1935–36 1937–38 → | |
The 1936–37 League of Ireland was the sixteenth season of the League of Ireland. Bohemians were the defending champions.
Sligo Rovers won their first title, becoming the first team from Connacht to do so.
Overview
Reds United withdrew from the League voluntarily, with Shelbourne taking their place.
Teams
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
| Bray Unknowns | Bray | Carlisle Grounds |
| Brideville | Dublin (The Liberties) | Harold's Cross Stadium |
| Cork | Cork | Mardyke |
| Dolphin | Dublin (Dolphin's Barn) | Dolphin Park |
| Drumcondra | Dublin (Clonturk) | Clonturk Park |
| Dundalk | Dundalk | Oriel Park |
| St. James's Gate | Dublin (Crumlin) | St. James's Park |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
| Shelbourne | Dublin (Ringsend) | Shelbourne Park |
| Sligo Rovers | Sligo | The Showgrounds |
| Waterford | Waterford | Kilcohan Park |
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sligo Rovers | 22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 68 | 30 | +38 | 34 |
| 2 | Dundalk[a] | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 41 | 34 | +7 | 24 |
| 3 | Waterford | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 59 | 49 | +10 | 24 |
| 4 | Bray Unknowns | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 39 | −9 | 24 |
| 5 | St James's Gate | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 63 | 43 | +20 | 23 |
| 6 | Drumcondra | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 47 | −6 | 23 |
| 7 | Bohemians | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 54 | 56 | −2 | 22 |
| 8 | Shelbourne | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 53 | 48 | +5 | 21 |
| 9 | Shamrock Rovers | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 46 | 55 | −9 | 19 |
| 10 | Dolphin | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 33 | 59 | −26 | 18 |
| 11 | Cork | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 51 | 60 | −9 | 17 |
| 12 | Brideville | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 32 | 51 | −19 | 15 |
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Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Slater[b] | Shelbourne Waterford |
20 |