2026 League of Ireland First Division

League of Ireland First Division
Season2026
Dates13 February 2026 – 16 October 2026
Matches25
Goals61 (2.44 per match)
Top goalscorerSean Maguire
(5 goals each)
Biggest home winUCD 2–0 Treaty United
(27 February 2026)
Athlone Town 2–0 Cobh Ramblers
(13 March 2026)
Biggest away winCobh Ramblers 0–3 Wexford
(13 February 2026)
Wexford 1–4 Cork City
(20 February 2026)
Highest scoringWexford 1–4 Cork City
(20 February 2026)
Longest winning run3 matches
Cork City
Longest unbeaten run5 matches
Cork City
Longest winless run5 matches
Kerry
Longford Town
Treaty United
Longest losing run3 matches
Treaty United
Highest attendance3,520
Cork City 1–0 Treaty United
(13 February 2026)
Lowest attendance286
UCD 2–1 Kerry
(13 February 2026)
Total attendance26,726
Average attendance1,114
2025
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All statistics correct as of 13 March 2026.

The 2026 League of Ireland First Division, known as the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division for sponsorship reasons, is the 42nd season of the League of Ireland First Division for men's football. The competition is scheduled to run from 13 February 2026 and until 16 October 2026.