Football ELO rankings
League of Ireland team ELO ranking
Compare League of Ireland clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.
Data updated on
Compare League of Ireland clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.
Data updated on
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| Rank | Team | Current ELO | Matches | Recent form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 1585 | 19 | |
| 2 |  Derry City | 1548 | 19 | |
| 3 |  Waterford | 1540 | 19 | |
| 4 |  Dundalk | 1519 | 19 | |
| 5 |  Galway United | 1503 | 18 | |
| 6 |  Shamrock Rovers | 1497 | 19 | |
| 7 |  Shelbourne | 1492 | 18 | |
| 8 |  Drogheda United | 1474 | 19 | |
| 9 |  Bohemians | 1466 | 19 | |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 1441 | 19 |
The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.
ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.
| Rank | Team | Matches | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 39 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 30 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 26 |
| 4 | Waterford | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 26 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 26 |
| 6 | Derry City | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 24 |
| 7 | Galway United | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | -4 | 22 |
| 8 | Shelbourne | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | -4 | 21 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -10 | 19 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -13 | 18 |
The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.
ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.
This page helps you read League of Ireland through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. Each competition has its own variance, rhythm and structural profile, which changes how league statistics should be interpreted. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.
For a deeper workflow, combine these metrics with daily match analysis, top AI picks, free AI football predictions, team form insights and AI probability reading.
Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.
ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.
Use the League of Ireland hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.
