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First Division, also known as SSE Airtricity League First Division, is a professional football league in Ireland for men. There are overall 10 teams that compete for the title every year between October and October. Sofascore tracks live football scores and First Division table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in First Division for online searches are Cork City, Shelbourne, University College Dublin. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Ireland.
Competition format of First Division
The first edition of the First Division took place in 1985 when the first league winner was Bray Wanderers. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. Each team plays overall 142 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the First Division 2022 season was Rob Manley with 17 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.95 per game.
TV partners and official organization
The organization that is in charge of the league is Association football in the Republic of Ireland .
Top 6 important questions about First Division
#1 What rank of competition is First Division in Ireland?
First Division is the level 2 division in Ireland.
#2 How many rounds are played each season in First Division?
Overall 29 rounds are played in First Division each season.
#3 How many goals are scored on average in First Division in 2023?
The average number of goals in First Division is 2.95 per game in 2023.
#4 Is there a playoff round in First Division after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in First Division.
#5 When does the First Division start and when does it finish?
The First Division usually starts in October and ends in October.
#6 How many groups are there in First Division competition?
The teams in First Division are placed in 3 groups.
First Division
IrelandFeatured Match
First Division, also known as SSE Airtricity League First Division, is a professional football league in Ireland for men. There are overall 10 teams that compete for the title every year between October and October. Sofascore tracks live football scores and First Division table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in First Division for online searches are Cork City, Shelbourne, University College Dublin. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Ireland.
Competition format of First Division
The first edition of the First Division took place in 1985 when the first league winner was Bray Wanderers. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. Each team plays overall 142 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the First Division 2022 season was Rob Manley with 17 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.95 per game.
TV partners and official organization
The organization that is in charge of the league is Association football in the Republic of Ireland .
Top 6 important questions about First Division
#1 What rank of competition is First Division in Ireland?
First Division is the level 2 division in Ireland.
#2 How many rounds are played each season in First Division?
Overall 29 rounds are played in First Division each season.
#3 How many goals are scored on average in First Division in 2023?
The average number of goals in First Division is 2.95 per game in 2023.
#4 Is there a playoff round in First Division after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in First Division.
#5 When does the First Division start and when does it finish?
The First Division usually starts in October and ends in October.
#6 How many groups are there in First Division competition?
The teams in First Division are placed in 3 groups.