2026 League of Ireland First Division
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13 February 2026 – 16 October 2026 |
| Matches | 25 |
| Goals | 61 (2.44 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Sean Maguire (5 goals each) |
| Biggest home win | UCD 2–0 Treaty United (27 February 2026) Athlone Town 2–0 Cobh Ramblers (13 March 2026) |
| Biggest away win | Cobh Ramblers 0–3 Wexford (13 February 2026) Wexford 1–4 Cork City (20 February 2026) |
| Highest scoring | Wexford 1–4 Cork City (20 February 2026) |
| Longest winning run | 3 matches Cork City |
| Longest unbeaten run | 5 matches Cork City |
| Longest winless run | 5 matches Kerry Longford Town Treaty United |
| Longest losing run | 3 matches Treaty United |
| Highest attendance | 3,520 Cork City 1–0 Treaty United (13 February 2026) |
| Lowest attendance | 286 UCD 2–1 Kerry (13 February 2026) |
| Total attendance | 26,726 |
| Average attendance | 1,114 |
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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.