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New managers set to bring more life to Premier Division
The 2025 Women's Premier Division season will have a very different look to previous campaigns. Here we look at the new managers and the positives behind them.
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With seven new managers and one new team, there will be a different look to a lot of @leagueofireland.bsky.social women teams. We look at what those new managers inherit.
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The last four FAI Cup finals have been won by more than one goal in normal time. That’s the same as in previous 32 cup finals.
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The last four FAI Cup finals have been won by more than one goal in normal time. That’s the same as in previous 32 cup finals.
Cork City were one of three teams who Shamrock Rovers did not keep a clean sheet against in the league this season.
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Can Cork maintain a year of Cup final shocks?
The FAI Cup final is the one match in the calendar that draws more attention to the League of Ireland than any other, so it is natural that fans of it want the contest to show the league in the best p...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Cork City were one of three teams who Shamrock Rovers did not keep a clean sheet against in the league this season.
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Our full cup final preview is here: www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
Seven of the last 16 FAI Cup finals have been won by the team with the lower league position but could bottom placed Cork City beat champions Shamrock Rovers?
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Can Cork maintain a year of Cup final shocks?
The FAI Cup final is the one match in the calendar that draws more attention to the League of Ireland than any other, so it is natural that fans of it want the contest to show the league in the best p...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Seven of the last 16 FAI Cup finals have been won by the team with the lower league position but could bottom placed Cork City beat champions Shamrock Rovers?
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Drogheda United are sixth with 51 points. Only two teams have ever finished that low when reaching at least that many points. Bray Wanderers in 2011 (51) and Bohemians in 2023 (58).
October 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Drogheda United are sixth with 51 points. Only two teams have ever finished that low when reaching at least that many points. Bray Wanderers in 2011 (51) and Bohemians in 2023 (58).
Bohemians are currently fifth with 14 losses. Only one team has ever finished in the top four with 14 or more losses, Drogheda United in 2004.
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Bohemians are currently fifth with 14 losses. Only one team has ever finished in the top four with 14 or more losses, Drogheda United in 2004.
Under Joey O’Brien, Shelbourne have scored 11 times in the final 15 minutes of games after having scored just twice prior to his appointment. Their total of 13 is the most in the league.
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Under Joey O’Brien, Shelbourne have scored 11 times in the final 15 minutes of games after having scored just twice prior to his appointment. Their total of 13 is the most in the league.
Under Joey O’Brien, Shelbourne have scored 11 times in the final 15 minutes of games after having scored just twice prior to his appointment. Their total of 13 is the most in the league.
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Under Joey O’Brien, Shelbourne have scored 11 times in the final 15 minutes of games after having scored just twice prior to his appointment. Their total of 13 is the most in the league.
Sligo Rovers haven’t scored three or more home goals since week 6 of 2024. Every other team to play both seasons has done so at least twice.
Cork City have conceded three or more away goals seven times this season. Only one other team (Sligo Rovers) have done so more than twice.
Cork City have conceded three or more away goals seven times this season. Only one other team (Sligo Rovers) have done so more than twice.
October 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Sligo Rovers haven’t scored three or more home goals since week 6 of 2024. Every other team to play both seasons has done so at least twice.
Cork City have conceded three or more away goals seven times this season. Only one other team (Sligo Rovers) have done so more than twice.
Cork City have conceded three or more away goals seven times this season. Only one other team (Sligo Rovers) have done so more than twice.
Drogheda United started the season with 11 points from their first five away games with three clean sheets.
Since losing on their last visit to Galway they have just nine points from 12 games with three clean sheets.
Since losing on their last visit to Galway they have just nine points from 12 games with three clean sheets.
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Drogheda United started the season with 11 points from their first five away games with three clean sheets.
Since losing on their last visit to Galway they have just nine points from 12 games with three clean sheets.
Since losing on their last visit to Galway they have just nine points from 12 games with three clean sheets.
After scoring twice last week, Galway United have scored two more goals than last season but they have 15 fewer points.
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
After scoring twice last week, Galway United have scored two more goals than last season but they have 15 fewer points.
Bohs were the only team to score more than once against Athlone in a league game in 2025 and they’ve done so again in the Cup.
October 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Bohs were the only team to score more than once against Athlone in a league game in 2025 and they’ve done so again in the Cup.
Athlone only lost one of the five league games this season in which they conceded first. They won two and drew two in the others.
October 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Athlone only lost one of the five league games this season in which they conceded first. They won two and drew two in the others.
Reminder for our FAI Cup final preview, can Bohs combination of youth and experience help them upset the odds?
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Numbers game key as Athlone and Bohs prepare for final
Two of the best stories of the 2025 Women's League of Ireland season - Athlone Town and Bohemians - will come face to face when the season culminates in the FAI Cup final at Tallaght Stadium this Sund...
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October 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Reminder for our FAI Cup final preview, can Bohs combination of youth and experience help them upset the odds?
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FAI Cup Final preview: A big gap in league positions between opponents but some reasons to believe Bohs could upset Athlone Town tomorrow.
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Numbers game key as Athlone and Bohs prepare for final
Two of the best stories of the 2025 Women's League of Ireland season - Athlone Town and Bohemians - will come face to face when the season culminates in the FAI Cup final at Tallaght Stadium this Sund...
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October 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
FAI Cup Final preview: A big gap in league positions between opponents but some reasons to believe Bohs could upset Athlone Town tomorrow.
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The last time an all-Premier Division FAI Cup semi-final was won by three goals was when Sligo Rovers beat Shamrock Rovers 3-0 in 2013. The last bigger win was Derry City beating Sligo Rovers 5-0 in 2006.
October 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The last time an all-Premier Division FAI Cup semi-final was won by three goals was when Sligo Rovers beat Shamrock Rovers 3-0 in 2013. The last bigger win was Derry City beating Sligo Rovers 5-0 in 2006.
With today’s win, Athlone Town have already bettered last season’s points total (49 to 47) having already scored more goals (45 to 40) with one fewer game played.
September 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
With today’s win, Athlone Town have already bettered last season’s points total (49 to 47) having already scored more goals (45 to 40) with one fewer game played.
Shelbourne’s current points per game total of 1.43 is the lowest for a defending champion since Drogheda ended 2008 on 1.06.
September 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Shelbourne’s current points per game total of 1.43 is the lowest for a defending champion since Drogheda ended 2008 on 1.06.
Athlone Town have won seven more points at home than away. The next highest placed team with more home points than away is today’s opposition DLR Waves.
September 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Athlone Town have won seven more points at home than away. The next highest placed team with more home points than away is today’s opposition DLR Waves.
Peamount United goals per game:
With Eleanor Ryan-Doyle - 1.83
Without Eleanor Ryan-Doyle - 1.25
With Eleanor Ryan-Doyle - 1.83
Without Eleanor Ryan-Doyle - 1.25
September 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Peamount United goals per game:
With Eleanor Ryan-Doyle - 1.83
Without Eleanor Ryan-Doyle - 1.25
With Eleanor Ryan-Doyle - 1.83
Without Eleanor Ryan-Doyle - 1.25
Cork City have scored the fewest away goals this season but Galway United are on the longest run of home games without a clean sheet in the league. Their current run of 14 games is six more than next worst Cork City.
September 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Cork City have scored the fewest away goals this season but Galway United are on the longest run of home games without a clean sheet in the league. Their current run of 14 games is six more than next worst Cork City.
Fewest points won by Bohs per opponent since Shamrock Rovers rejoined the league:
Shamrock Rovers - 1
Peamount United - 1
Athlone Town - 3
Shelbourne - 4
Shamrock Rovers - 1
Peamount United - 1
Athlone Town - 3
Shelbourne - 4
September 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Fewest points won by Bohs per opponent since Shamrock Rovers rejoined the league:
Shamrock Rovers - 1
Peamount United - 1
Athlone Town - 3
Shelbourne - 4
Shamrock Rovers - 1
Peamount United - 1
Athlone Town - 3
Shelbourne - 4
Following tonight’s results, 30% of all games have been drawn. Prior to last year, which was also 30%, it had not been this high since 2003 and averaged 24% in the years between.
September 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Following tonight’s results, 30% of all games have been drawn. Prior to last year, which was also 30%, it had not been this high since 2003 and averaged 24% in the years between.
86% of Cork City’s points have been at home. Only Bray Wanderers (94% in 2018) have had a higher proportion in the summer era.
September 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
86% of Cork City’s points have been at home. Only Bray Wanderers (94% in 2018) have had a higher proportion in the summer era.
Fewest shot attempts per game:
Drogheda 8.67
Sligo Rovers 8.88
Waterford 9.52
However Sligo Rovers hit the target the most of any team in the league (39.6%) and have the highest xG per shot (.137)
Drogheda 8.67
Sligo Rovers 8.88
Waterford 9.52
However Sligo Rovers hit the target the most of any team in the league (39.6%) and have the highest xG per shot (.137)
September 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Fewest shot attempts per game:
Drogheda 8.67
Sligo Rovers 8.88
Waterford 9.52
However Sligo Rovers hit the target the most of any team in the league (39.6%) and have the highest xG per shot (.137)
Drogheda 8.67
Sligo Rovers 8.88
Waterford 9.52
However Sligo Rovers hit the target the most of any team in the league (39.6%) and have the highest xG per shot (.137)
No current Galway United player has scored a non-penalty away goal since February. All goals since were scored by Moses Dyer or Cian Byrne.
September 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
No current Galway United player has scored a non-penalty away goal since February. All goals since were scored by Moses Dyer or Cian Byrne.