| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shamrock Rovers | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 33:12 | 21 | 39 | |
| 2. | Derry City | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 31:17 | 14 | 33 | |
| 3. | St. Patricks | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 28:13 | 15 | 32 | |
| 4. | Bohemians | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 27:18 | 9 | 32 | |
| 5. | Shelbourne | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 25:18 | 7 | 30 | |
| 6. | Drogheda | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 22:17 | 5 | 30 | |
| 7. | Galway | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23:22 | 1 | 25 | |
| 8. | Sligo Rovers | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 19:21 | -2 | 21 | |
| 9. | Waterford | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 | |
| 10. | Cork City | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 19:22 | -3 | 20 |