| Standings | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundalk | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 37 |
| 2 | Cobh Ramblers | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | -6 | 23 |
| 4 | UCD | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 32 |
| 5 | Treaty United | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -5 | 15 |
| 6 | Longford Town | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -20 | 16 |
| 7 | Wexford FC | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | -5 | 23 |
| 8 | Finn Harps | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -13 | 15 |
| 9 | Kerry FC | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -17 | 12 |
| 10 | Athlone Town | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | -23 | 9 |
