Premier Division Standings & Stats

The Premier Division 26/27 season in Ireland Republic is heating up, with the current standings showing Shamrock Rovers firmly at the top. The league features 10 teams, and as of early July 2026, the title race is taking shape with several clubs vying for European spots. This page provides the latest table, key statistics, title chances, and match predictions for every fixture.

Premier Division Table

The current top seven sides (based on available standings data) highlight a clear leader. Shamrock Rovers sit in 1st place with 50 points from 25 matches, having won 15, drawn 5, and lost 5. Their goal difference of +18 is the best in the division. Bohemians are second on 43 points, also from 25 games, keeping the pressure on. St. Patrick’s Athletic hold third with 41 points from 23 matches, giving them two games in hand and a mathematical chance to close the gap. Dundalk (35 pts), Shelbourne (34), Derry City (29), and SD Galway (24) complete the top seven. The race for European qualification spots – likely the top three – remains intense, with Bohemians and St. Patrick’s battling to stay in contention.

Favorites & Title Chances

Based on the current table, recent results, and remaining matchdays, the title probabilities are estimated as follows:

• Shamrock Rovers – 70%: The defending champions hold a 7‑point lead over Bohemians and have won their last fixture (2‑1 away against Sligo Rovers on Jul 3). Their consistency and squad depth make them clear favorites.
• Bohemians – 20%: Sitting seven points back with the same number of matches played, they need a near‑perfect run‑in and a slip from the leaders. Their win over Drogheda United (2‑0) keeps momentum.
• St. Patrick’s Athletic – 10%: Two games in hand could reduce the gap to four points if won, but they still trail by nine points in reality. Their recent 3‑0 victory over SD Galway shows form, but the margin is daunting.

Season Stats

Key numbers from the 2026/27 Premier Division campaign so far:

• Teams: 10
• Average goals per game: 2.69
• Most successful team (historically): Shamrock Rovers
• Last season’s winner: Shamrock Rovers

These stats underline the league’s competitive balance and the attacking style that produces nearly three goals per match.

Premier Division Match Predictions

Our match predictions leverage form analysis, head‑to‑head records, league table positions, and betting odds to estimate outcome probabilities. An upcoming fixture to watch is SD Galway vs Sligo Rovers on July 11, 2026. Galway will look to climb the table with a home win, while Sligo, not shown in the current top seven, will aim to upset. Check back before kick‑off for detailed predictions and odds for this and all future matchdays.