| Standings | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| 2 | Bohemian FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| 3 | Derry City | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 17 |
| 4 | Drogheda United | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | -2 | 19 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
| 6 | St. Patrick's Athletic | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 14 |
| 7 | Waterford FC | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 17 |
| 8 | Galway United | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -6 | 12 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -10 | 11 |
| 10 | Cork City | 13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | -16 | 3 |
