1951–52 League of Ireland


Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1951/1952 season.

Overview

It was contested by 12 teams, and, in their first season in the League of Ireland, St Patrick's Athletic remarkably won the championship.

Teams

Team changes

Stadiums and locations

Final classification

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Shay GibbonsSt Patrick's Athletic26
2Rory DwyerShelbourne22
3Dessie GlynnDrumcondra20
4Billy BurnsShamrock Rovers15
4Sean McCarthyEvergreen United15
6Jack FitzgeraldWaterford14
7Joey DunneBohemians12
8Liam CollSligo Rovers11
8Bernie LesterTransport11
10Johnny ArmstrongSligo Rovers10
10Jimmy NelsonWaterford10
10Johnny VaughanCork Athletic10