The 1922–23 League of Ireland was the second season of the League of Ireland. It started on 16 September 1922 and ended in March 1923.

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were the defending champions.

Changes from 1921–22

Team changes

Despite finishing in sixth and eighth place the previous season, Frankfort and

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were not re-elected. Six new teams were elected, extending the League to twelve teams:

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, Midland Athletic, Pioneers, Rathmines Athletic, Shelbourne United and

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. Athlone Town became the first team from outside

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to compete in the League.

Season overview

Two matches were not played: * The match between Rathmines Athletic and Dublin United was awarded as a scoreless win to Dublin United, as Rathmines Athletic resigned from the League before the end of the season. * The match between

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and

was awarded as a scoreless draw.

won their first title.

Teams

Table

Results

Top goalscorers

Source:

References

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League Of Ireland, 1922-23 League of Ireland seasons