1950–51 League of Ireland


Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1950/1951 season.

Overview

It was contested by 10 teams, and Cork Athletic won the championship.

Changes from 1949–50

Team changes

TeamLocationStadium
BohemiansDublin Dalymount Park
Cork AthleticCorkMardyke
DrumcondraDublin Clonturk Park
DundalkDundalkOriel Park
LimerickLimerickMarkets Field
Shamrock RoversDublin Glenmalure Park
ShelbourneDublin Shelbourne Park
Sligo RoversSligoThe Showgrounds
TransportBrayCarlisle Grounds
WaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park

Final classification

and St Patrick's Athletic were elected to the league for next season.

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Dessie GlynnDrumcondra20
2Johnny VaughanCork Athletic14
3Martin ColferShelbourne10
3Pat GallacherDundalk10
3George GraySligo Rovers10
6Tommy CarberryShelbourne9
7Christy BogganShamrock Rovers8
7Leo McDonaghDundalk8
7Joe MartinDundalk8
10Paddy CroninCork Athletic7