| Standings | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundalk | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 39 |
| 2 | Cobh Ramblers | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 38 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 17 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 36 |
| 4 | UCD | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 26 |
| 5 | Treaty United | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 30 |
| 6 | Wexford FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 21 |
| 7 | Longford Town | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 26 |
| 8 | Finn Harps | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 20 |
| 9 | Kerry FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -1 | 21 |
| 10 | Athlone Town | 16 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -16 | 10 |
