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New managers set to bring more life to Premier Division
The 2025 Women's Premier Division season will have a very different look to previous campaigns. Here we look at the new managers and the positives behind them.
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With seven new managers and one new team, there will be a different look to a lot of @leagueofireland.bsky.social women teams. We look at what those new managers inherit.
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Most points in the last six months. (Derry and Drogheda have played one extra game):
Derry City - 25
Shelbourne - 21
Sligo Rovers - 15
St. Pat’s - 15
Drogheda - 15
Derry City - 25
Shelbourne - 21
Sligo Rovers - 15
St. Pat’s - 15
Drogheda - 15
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Most points in the last six months. (Derry and Drogheda have played one extra game):
Derry City - 25
Shelbourne - 21
Sligo Rovers - 15
St. Pat’s - 15
Drogheda - 15
Derry City - 25
Shelbourne - 21
Sligo Rovers - 15
St. Pat’s - 15
Drogheda - 15
Drogheda has twice previously won their first two games of a summer season.
In 2015 they lost seven and drew two of the next nine.
In 2017 they lost the next five.
In 2015 they lost seven and drew two of the next nine.
In 2017 they lost the next five.
February 13, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Drogheda has twice previously won their first two games of a summer season.
In 2015 they lost seven and drew two of the next nine.
In 2017 they lost the next five.
In 2015 they lost seven and drew two of the next nine.
In 2017 they lost the next five.
Only Sligo Rovers (9) allowed more goals in the first 15 minutes of games than Waterford’s eight last season. They’ve already allowed three this year.
They only won once when conceding first last year in week four of the season.
They only won once when conceding first last year in week four of the season.
February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Only Sligo Rovers (9) allowed more goals in the first 15 minutes of games than Waterford’s eight last season. They’ve already allowed three this year.
They only won once when conceding first last year in week four of the season.
They only won once when conceding first last year in week four of the season.
Drogheda United scored the most set-piece goals in 2025 with 18. Waterford conceded the same amount which was second-worst in the league.
February 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Drogheda United scored the most set-piece goals in 2025 with 18. Waterford conceded the same amount which was second-worst in the league.
Galway United recorded an xG of 2.85 against Drogheda United, something they only bettered twice since their 2023 promotion.
February 10, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Galway United recorded an xG of 2.85 against Drogheda United, something they only bettered twice since their 2023 promotion.
Derry City’s 20 shots on Friday were more than in all bar one game in 2025.
Sligo Rovers had four shots, equal to their fewest from last year.
Sligo Rovers had four shots, equal to their fewest from last year.
February 10, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Derry City’s 20 shots on Friday were more than in all bar one game in 2025.
Sligo Rovers had four shots, equal to their fewest from last year.
Sligo Rovers had four shots, equal to their fewest from last year.
Most 0-0s by fixture since 2022:
Bohs v Pat’s - 5
Drogheda v Pat’s - 5
Derry City v Shels - 4
Bohs v Pat’s - 5
Drogheda v Pat’s - 5
Derry City v Shels - 4
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Most 0-0s by fixture since 2022:
Bohs v Pat’s - 5
Drogheda v Pat’s - 5
Derry City v Shels - 4
Bohs v Pat’s - 5
Drogheda v Pat’s - 5
Derry City v Shels - 4
Last 13 games between Bohs and St. Pat’s:
Bohs wins - 4
St. Pat’s wins - 4
Draws - 5
Bohs wins - 4
St. Pat’s wins - 4
Draws - 5
February 8, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Last 13 games between Bohs and St. Pat’s:
Bohs wins - 4
St. Pat’s wins - 4
Draws - 5
Bohs wins - 4
St. Pat’s wins - 4
Draws - 5
Four of Derry City’s last seven wins have been from behind.
Only Bohs (8) had more than their six goals in the 90th minute or later last season.
Only Bohs (8) had more than their six goals in the 90th minute or later last season.
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Four of Derry City’s last seven wins have been from behind.
Only Bohs (8) had more than their six goals in the 90th minute or later last season.
Only Bohs (8) had more than their six goals in the 90th minute or later last season.
Debutants tonight:
Waterford - 7
Derry City - 4
Drogheda United - 4
Galway United - 4
Sligo Rovers - 2
Shelbourne - 1
Waterford - 7
Derry City - 4
Drogheda United - 4
Galway United - 4
Sligo Rovers - 2
Shelbourne - 1
February 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Debutants tonight:
Waterford - 7
Derry City - 4
Drogheda United - 4
Galway United - 4
Sligo Rovers - 2
Shelbourne - 1
Waterford - 7
Derry City - 4
Drogheda United - 4
Galway United - 4
Sligo Rovers - 2
Shelbourne - 1
Derry City’s only two home losses on the first week of the season since 2003 were 1-0 defeats to Sligo Rovers in 2011 and 2013.
They are also Sligo Rovers last away wins on opening week.
They are also Sligo Rovers last away wins on opening week.
February 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Derry City’s only two home losses on the first week of the season since 2003 were 1-0 defeats to Sligo Rovers in 2011 and 2013.
They are also Sligo Rovers last away wins on opening week.
They are also Sligo Rovers last away wins on opening week.
St. Pat’s and Bohs have the longest opening game unbeaten runs at five and four games respectively.
Drogheda and Dundalk have the longest winless runs at four games.
Drogheda and Dundalk have the longest winless runs at four games.
February 6, 2026 at 9:44 AM
St. Pat’s and Bohs have the longest opening game unbeaten runs at five and four games respectively.
Drogheda and Dundalk have the longest winless runs at four games.
Drogheda and Dundalk have the longest winless runs at four games.
Opening day result of season’s eventual champions:
25: Loss
24: Draw
23: Draw
22: Win
21: Draw
20: Win
19: Draw
18: Draw
25: Loss
24: Draw
23: Draw
22: Win
21: Draw
20: Win
19: Draw
18: Draw
February 6, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Opening day result of season’s eventual champions:
25: Loss
24: Draw
23: Draw
22: Win
21: Draw
20: Win
19: Draw
18: Draw
25: Loss
24: Draw
23: Draw
22: Win
21: Draw
20: Win
19: Draw
18: Draw
In Joey O’Brien’s 14 games Shelbourne showed title-winning form. We looked at how that could be continued into 2026.
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Is O'Brien building another title-winning Shels side?
As Joey O'Brien prepares for his first full season in charge at Shelbourne, hopes will be high among the Reds' supporters that he can build on some encouraging trends.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:07 AM
In Joey O’Brien’s 14 games Shelbourne showed title-winning form. We looked at how that could be continued into 2026.
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February points per game since 2017 when league moved to February start:
Bohs - 1.80
Shels - 1.69
Dundalk - 1.61
Derry City - 1.60
Shamrock Rovers - 1.60
Waterford - 1.57
St. Pat’s - 1.35
Galway - 1.33
Drogheda - 1.00
Sligo Rovers - 0.74
Bohs - 1.80
Shels - 1.69
Dundalk - 1.61
Derry City - 1.60
Shamrock Rovers - 1.60
Waterford - 1.57
St. Pat’s - 1.35
Galway - 1.33
Drogheda - 1.00
Sligo Rovers - 0.74
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
February points per game since 2017 when league moved to February start:
Bohs - 1.80
Shels - 1.69
Dundalk - 1.61
Derry City - 1.60
Shamrock Rovers - 1.60
Waterford - 1.57
St. Pat’s - 1.35
Galway - 1.33
Drogheda - 1.00
Sligo Rovers - 0.74
Bohs - 1.80
Shels - 1.69
Dundalk - 1.61
Derry City - 1.60
Shamrock Rovers - 1.60
Waterford - 1.57
St. Pat’s - 1.35
Galway - 1.33
Drogheda - 1.00
Sligo Rovers - 0.74
We have a look at all 10 teams and how they may be looking to boost their goalscoring in 2026.
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How can LOI clubs find more goals in 2026?
Goals have been harder to find in what is a very competitive Premier Division in recent years. Here, Game of Two Halves delve into where each side needs to improve in 2026.
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January 18, 2026 at 12:46 PM
We have a look at all 10 teams and how they may be looking to boost their goalscoring in 2026.
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Most league assists since 2021:
Aine O’Gorman 40
Ciara Rossiter 29
Madie Gibson 27
Sadhbh Doyle 26
Noelle Murray 26
Aine O’Gorman 40
Ciara Rossiter 29
Madie Gibson 27
Sadhbh Doyle 26
Noelle Murray 26
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Most league assists since 2021:
Aine O’Gorman 40
Ciara Rossiter 29
Madie Gibson 27
Sadhbh Doyle 26
Noelle Murray 26
Aine O’Gorman 40
Ciara Rossiter 29
Madie Gibson 27
Sadhbh Doyle 26
Noelle Murray 26
One month from today, the 2026 @leagueofireland.bsky.social season starts and we are sharing 26 stats between now and the big kick-off:
January 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
One month from today, the 2026 @leagueofireland.bsky.social season starts and we are sharing 26 stats between now and the big kick-off:
The last four FAI Cup finals have been won by more than one goal in normal time. That’s the same as in previous 32 cup finals.
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The last four FAI Cup finals have been won by more than one goal in normal time. That’s the same as in previous 32 cup finals.
Cork City were one of three teams who Shamrock Rovers did not keep a clean sheet against in the league this season.
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Can Cork maintain a year of Cup final shocks?
The FAI Cup final is the one match in the calendar that draws more attention to the League of Ireland than any other, so it is natural that fans of it want the contest to show the league in the best p...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Cork City were one of three teams who Shamrock Rovers did not keep a clean sheet against in the league this season.
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Seven of the last 16 FAI Cup finals have been won by the team with the lower league position but could bottom placed Cork City beat champions Shamrock Rovers?
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Can Cork maintain a year of Cup final shocks?
The FAI Cup final is the one match in the calendar that draws more attention to the League of Ireland than any other, so it is natural that fans of it want the contest to show the league in the best p...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Seven of the last 16 FAI Cup finals have been won by the team with the lower league position but could bottom placed Cork City beat champions Shamrock Rovers?
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Drogheda United are sixth with 51 points. Only two teams have ever finished that low when reaching at least that many points. Bray Wanderers in 2011 (51) and Bohemians in 2023 (58).
October 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Drogheda United are sixth with 51 points. Only two teams have ever finished that low when reaching at least that many points. Bray Wanderers in 2011 (51) and Bohemians in 2023 (58).
Bohemians are currently fifth with 14 losses. Only one team has ever finished in the top four with 14 or more losses, Drogheda United in 2004.
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Bohemians are currently fifth with 14 losses. Only one team has ever finished in the top four with 14 or more losses, Drogheda United in 2004.
Under Joey O’Brien, Shelbourne have scored 11 times in the final 15 minutes of games after having scored just twice prior to his appointment. Their total of 13 is the most in the league.
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Under Joey O’Brien, Shelbourne have scored 11 times in the final 15 minutes of games after having scored just twice prior to his appointment. Their total of 13 is the most in the league.
Under Joey O’Brien, Shelbourne have scored 11 times in the final 15 minutes of games after having scored just twice prior to his appointment. Their total of 13 is the most in the league.
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Under Joey O’Brien, Shelbourne have scored 11 times in the final 15 minutes of games after having scored just twice prior to his appointment. Their total of 13 is the most in the league.