| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drogheda | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16:9 | 7 | 20 | |
| 2. | Galway | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18:14 | 4 | 20 | |
| 3. | St. Patricks | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17:11 | 6 | 19 | |
| 4. | Shamrock Rovers | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18:13 | 5 | 19 | |
| 5. | Shelbourne | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 16:12 | 4 | 19 | |
| 6. | Bohemians | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 15:15 | 0 | 18 | |
| 7. | Derry City | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15:16 | -1 | 17 | |
| 8. | Waterford | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 11:22 | -11 | 12 | |
| 9. | Cork City | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13:19 | -6 | 11 | |
| 10. | Sligo Rovers | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17:25 | -8 | 8 |