Top scorers
| # | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hans Mpongo | Cork City | 13 |
| 2 |  Ruairi Keating | Cork City | 10 |
| 3 |  Ben McCormack | Bray Wanderers | 9 |
| 4 |  Ciaran Behan | UCD | 9 |
| 5 |  Sean Maguire | Cork City | 8 |
About
Biography and Profile of First Division
First Division is a premier football league in IRL. Bringing together top-tier clubs competing for domestic glory in the 2026 season, the tournament delivers intense rivalries and elite footballing displays. Recent champions who have lifted the trophy include Cork City (2024), Galway United FC (2023), Cork City (2022). Follow First Division on FotLive for live scores, fixtures, standings, and comprehensive performance insights.
Standings & Title Race Overview
The race at the top of the First Division standings is highly competitive. Currently leading the charge is Cork City, closely pursued by challengers UCD and Bray Wanderers as they battle for the prestigious title.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork City | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | +25 | 45 |
| 2 | UCD | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | +15 | 33 |
| 3 | Bray Wanderers | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | +8 | 28 |
| 4 | Cobh Ramblers | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | -4 | 28 |
| 5 | Longford Town | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | -1 | 25 |
| 6 | Wexford FC | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 25 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 22 |
| 8 | Kerry FC | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -6 | 19 |
| 9 | Finn Harps | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -16 | 18 |
| 10 | Treaty United | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -10 | 16 |
Golden Boot & Assist Leaderboards
Individual honors are hotly contested this season. Leading the Golden Boot race is Hans Mpongo from Cork City, who has found the back of the net 10 times
Recent Results & Matchday Schedule
Stay up to date with the latest round scores and upcoming fixtures across the division:
- February 13, 2026: Athlone Town vs Finn Harps ended (2-1)
- February 13, 2026: UCD vs Kerry FC ended (2-1)
- February 13, 2026: Cork City vs Treaty United ended (1-0)
- October 16, 2026: Wexford FC vs UCD - Fixture details
- October 16, 2026: Longford Town vs Athlone Town - Fixture details
- October 16, 2026: Kerry FC vs Cork City - Fixture details
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