First Division Standings & Stats

The Ireland Republic First Division 2026/27 season is delivering compelling football drama from the second tier of Irish football. As of matchday 22, Cork City are the dominant leaders, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 54 points. The season kicked off on February 13, 2026, and is scheduled to conclude on October 16, 2026, with 116 events in total providing plenty of action for fans and bettors alike.

First Division Table

The current First Division table highlights Cork City's supremacy. They have amassed 54 points from 22 matches, recording 17 wins and suffering only 2 losses. Their defensive record is formidable, conceding just 11 goals while scoring 43. The race for the second automatic promotion spot and playoff places is fiercely contested. UC Dublin hold second place with 36 points, but Bray Wanderers are close behind with 34 points, making the battle for a top-two finish intense. Cobh Ramblers sit in fourth with 31 points, keeping their promotion playoff hopes alive. At the other end of the standings, Kerry are in 7th place with 25 points, looking to distance themselves further from the danger zone as the season progresses.

Favorites & Title Chances

Based on the current standings and performance data, the title race is clearly defined. Cork City have established a commanding 18-point lead over second-placed UC Dublin. With only a limited number of matchdays remaining and their dominant form, Cork City has around an 85% probability of securing the league title. Their consistent winning record and tight defense make them overwhelming favorites. UC Dublin, currently in the promotion playoff spot, have around a 10% chance to catch Cork City, which would require an almost perfect run of form combined with a significant collapse from the leaders. Bray Wanderers, sitting third with 34 points, have an outside title chance of around 5%, as their primary focus will likely be on overtaking UC Dublin to gain promotion.

Season Stats

The 2026/27 First Division season has seen an average of 2.47 goals per game across the completed 111 fixtures so far. Cork City is the most successful team in the league this season. The last season winner was also Dundalk, according to the historical data. Upcoming matchday 23 fixtures, all scheduled for July 10, 2026, include Cork City facing Longford Town, Bray Wanderers hosting UC Dublin in a crucial top-of-the-table clash, and Wexford FC against Kerry. These matches will be pivotal for both the title race and the promotion battle.

First Division Match Predictions

Our First Division match predictions are generated by analyzing a comprehensive blend of statistical factors. We evaluate team form from recent results, head-to-head records, and key performance metrics like goals scored and conceded. The latest outcomes are fed into our models: for example, on July 4, Longford Town defeated UC Dublin 2-1, while Bray Wanderers edged past Athlone Town 1-0 on July 3. These results, combined with the league's average goals of 2.47 per match, help us assess outcome probabilities for every fixture. The upcoming July 10 matches, including the high-stakes encounter between Bray Wanderers and UC Dublin, will feature predictions that weigh these critical data points against current betting odds to provide a clear percentage chance for home wins, draws, and away wins.