2012 Dundalk F.C. season
2012 season | |||
Premier Division | 11th | ||
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FAI Cup | Semi-finals | ||
League of Ireland Cup | Quarter-finals | ||
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The 2012 season was Dundalk's 4th successive season in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The club finished in 11th position, requiring them to play a promotion/relegation play-off against Waterford United of the First Division; a tie which they won on aggregate, thus retaining their place in the Premier Division for the 2013 season. During the season, the club also competed in the FAI Cup, League of Ireland Cup and the Leinster Senior Cup.
Friendlies
11 February 2012 | Banbridge Town | 0–3 | Dundalk | Crystal Park, Banbridge |
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Report | M. Rafter ![]() G. Shanahan ![]() |
Attendance: 100 (estimated) |
14 February 2012 | Ballinamallard United | 0–2 | Dundalk | Ferney Park, Ballinamallard |
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Report | N. Murphy ![]() B. McKenna ![]() |
16 February 2012 | Drogheda United | 1–0 | Dundalk | Hunky Dorys Park, Drogheda |
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P. Crowley ![]() |
Report | Referee: Derek Tomney |
19 February 2012 | Dundalk | 1–0 | Finn Harps | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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P. Thomas ![]() |
Report | Referee: Paul McLaughlin |
26 February 2012 | Newry City | 0–2 | Dundalk | The Showgrounds, Newry |
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Report | M. Rafter ![]() L. Burns ![]() |
Referee: Joe Gallagher |
14 August 2012 | Dundalk | 0–1 | Chelsea XI | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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Report | P. Banford ![]() |
Attendance: 3,500 (estimated) Referee: Paul Tuite |
Premier Division
Regular Season
2 March 2012 Round 1 | Monaghan United | Expunged Note 1 | Dundalk | |
9 March 2012 Round 2 | Dundalk | 0–2 | St Patrick's Athletic | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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Report | S. O'Flynn ![]() J. Russell ![]() |
Attendance: 1,500 (estimated) Referee: Paul McLaughlin |
16 March 2012 Round 3 | Drogheda United | 0–0 | Dundalk | Hunky Dorys Park, Drogheda |
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Paul Crowley ![]() ![]() ![]() Eric Foley ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Attendance: 1,287 Referee: Rob Rogers |
23 March 2012 Round 4 | Dundalk | 2–1 | UCD | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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C. Shields ![]() S. O'Neill ![]() |
Report | G. Rusk ![]() |
Attendance: 925 Referee: Derek Tomney |
31 March 2012 Round 5 | Sligo Rovers | 3–0 | Dundalk | The Showgrounds, Sligo |
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19:45 IWT | D. North ![]() G. Peers ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2.586 Referee: Paul McLaughlin |
6 April 2012 Round 6 | Dundalk | 0–0 | Shelbourne | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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19.45 IST | Report | Attendance: 1,362 Referee: Rob Rogers (Dublin) |
13 April 2012 Round 7 | Shamrock Rovers | 6–0 | Dundalk | Tallaght Stadium, Tallaght |
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20:00 | C. Turner ![]() G. Twigg ![]() B. Dennehy ![]() D. Kavanagh ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Graham Kelly |
20 April 2012 Round 8 | Derry City | 1–2 | Dundalk | The Brandywell, Derry |
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R. Higgins ![]() |
Report | M. Rafter ![]() S. O'Neill ![]() C. Shields ![]() |
Attendance: 1,500 (estimated) Referee: Damien Hancock |
27 April 2012 Round 9 | Dundalk | 0–2 | Bohemians | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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19:45 IST (UTC+1) | Report | R. McEvoy ![]() P. McMahon ![]() |
Attendance: 903 Referee: Richie Winter |
4 May 2012 Round 10 | Cork City | 3–2 | Dundalk | Turners Cross, Cork |
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D. O'Neill ![]() V. Sullivan ![]() |
Report | M. Rafter ![]() G. Shanahan ![]() |
Attendance: 2,815 Referee: Padraigh Sutton |
11 May 2012 Round 11 | Dundalk | 0–2 | Bray Wanderers | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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19:45 IST | (Report) | J. Byrne ![]() |
Attendance: 700 Referee: Paul Tuite |
18 May 2012 Round 12 | Dundalk | Expunged Note 1 | Monaghan United | |
21 May 2012 Round 13 | St Patrick's Athletic | 1–2 | Dundalk | Richmond Park, Inchicore |
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C. Forrester ![]() |
Report | M. Rafter ![]() M. Griffin ![]() |
Attendance: 1,090 Referee: Graham Kelly |
1 June 2012 Round 14 | Dundalk | 1–2 | Drogheda United | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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G. Shanahan ![]() |
Report | S. Brennan ![]() P. Crowley ![]() E. Foley ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Attendance: 700 (estimated) Referee: Paul Tuite |
22 June 2012 Round 15 | UCD | 1–1 | Dundalk | UCD Bowl |
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R. Benson ![]() |
Report | N. Murphy ![]() |
Attendance: 158 Referee: Paul McLaughlin |
29 June 2012 Round 16 | Dundalk | 1–2 | Sligo Rovers | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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19:45 IWT | M. Rafter ![]() |
Report | D. North ![]() |
Attendance: 500 Referee: Dave McKeon |
6 July 2012 Round 17 | Shelbourne | 4–0 | Dundalk | Tolka Park, Dublin |
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20.00 IST | P. Gorman ![]() K. Dawson ![]() B. McLaughlin ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 801 Referee: Alan Kelly |
13 July 2012 Round 18 | Dundalk | 1–1 | Shamrock Rovers | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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19:45 | G. Shanahan ![]() |
Report | D. Kavanagh ![]() |
Attendance: 1,319 Referee: Tom Connolly |
20 July 2012 Round 19 | Dundalk | 1–1 | Derry City | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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C. Shields ![]() |
Report | D. McDaid ![]() |
Attendance: 1,139 Referee: Paul McLaughlin |
27 July 2012 Round 20 | Bohemians | 2–1 | Dundalk | Dalymount Park, Phibsboro |
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19:45 | E. McMillan ![]() |
Report | M. Rafter ![]() |
Attendance: 1,158 Referee: Graham Kelly |
3 August 2012 Round 21 | Dundalk | 1–1 | Cork City | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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G. Shanahan ![]() |
Report | I. Turner ![]() |
Attendance: 1,007 Referee: Damien Hancock |
10 August Round 22 | Bray Wanderers | 1–1 | Dundalk | Carlisle Grounds, Bray |
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19:45 IST | David Webster ![]() |
(Report) | Gary Shanahan ![]() |
Referee: Derek Tomney |
17 August 2012 Round 23 | Monaghan United | Cancelled Note 1 | Dundalk | |
20 August 2012 Round 24 | Dundalk | 0–1 | St Patrick's Athletic | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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Report | J. Kelly ![]() |
Attendance: 1,000 (estimated) Referee: Paul Tuite |
31 August 2012 Round 25 | Drogheda United | 3–2 | Dundalk | Hunky Dorys Park, Drogheda |
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P. Hynes ![]() J. Sullivan ![]() |
Report | M. Griffin ![]() |
Attendance: 933 Referee: Anthony Buttimer |
7 September 2012 Round 26 | Dundalk | 1–2 | UCD | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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M. Rafter ![]() |
Report | D. McMillan ![]() |
Attendance: 800 (estimated) Referee: Damien Hancock |
10 September 2012 Round 27 | Sligo Rovers | 3–0 | Dundalk | The Showgrounds, Sligo |
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19:45 IWT | M. Quigley ![]() G. Peers ![]() L. Buchanan ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 3,265 Referee: Tom Connolly |
21 September 2012 Round 28 | Dundalk | 0–1 | Shelbourne | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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19.45 IST | Marc Griffin ![]() |
Report | Paddy Kavanagh ![]() |
Referee: Graham Kelly |
28 September 2012 Round 29 | Shamrock Rovers | 7–0 | Dundalk | Tallaght Stadium, Tallaght |
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R. Finn ![]() K. Oman ![]() C. Kilduff ![]() G. McCabe ![]() G. Twigg ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 1,200 (estimated) Referee: Damien Hancock |
5 October 2012 Round 30 | Derry City | 4–0 | Dundalk | The Brandywell, Derry |
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19:45 | D. McDaid ![]() P. McEleney ![]() R. Curran ![]() D. McCaffrey ![]() |
Report | Referee: Rob Rogers |
13 October 2012 Round 31 | Dundalk | 2–2 | Bohemians | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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S. Maher ![]() B. McKenna ![]() |
Report | E. McMillan ![]() D. Corcoran ![]() |
Attendance: 250 (estimated) Referee: Dave McKeon |
19 October 2012 Round 32 | Cork City | 3–0 | Dundalk | Turners Cross, Cork |
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G. Morrissey ![]() V. Sullivan ![]() S. Duggan ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,782 Referee: Padraigh Sutton |
26 October 2012 Round 33 | Dundalk | 2–1 | Bray Wanderers | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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19:45 IST | M. Rafter ![]() B. Conlon ![]() |
(Report) | K. Waters ![]() |
Attendance: 260 Referee: Derek Tomney |
Final Table
Pos |
Team |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Sligo Rovers (C) | 30 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 53 | 23 | +30 | 61 | UEFA Champions League/Setanta Cup |
2 | Drogheda United | 30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 51 | 36 | +15 | 57 | UEFA Europa League/Setanta Cup |
3 | St Patrick's Athletic | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 44 | 22 | +22 | 55 | UEFA Europa League/Setanta Cup |
4 | Shamrock Rovers | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 56 | 37 | +19 | 52 | Setanta Cup |
5 | Derry City [note 1] | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 39 | UEFA Europa League/Setanta Cup |
6 | Cork City | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 38 | 36 | +2 | 36 | Setanta Cup |
7 | Bohemians | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 35 | 38 | −3 | 36 | |
8 | Shelbourne | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 35 | 43 | −8 | 35 | |
9 | UCD | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 32 | 48 | −16 | 31 | |
10 | Bray Wanderers | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 33 | 54 | −21 | 25 | |
11 | Dundalk | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 63 | −40 | 20 | Won promotion/relegation play off |
12 | Monaghan United [note 2] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Withdrew from league. |
Notes
- ↑ Derry City qualified for the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League after winning the 2012 FAI Cup Final.
- ↑ Monaghan United withdrew after 14 games. Their record was expunged.
Promotion/Relegation Play-off
30 October 2012 1st leg | Dundalk | 2–2 | Waterford United | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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L. Shannon ![]() S. Maher ![]() S. McDonnell ![]() |
Report | P. Phelan ![]() B. Ryan ![]() |
Attendance: 1,500 (estimated) Referee: Paul McLaughlin |
2 November 2012 2nd leg | Waterford United | 0–2 | Dundalk | Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford |
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Report | M. Rafter ![]() |
Attendance: 2,728 Referee: Padraigh Sutton |
Dundalk won the play-off 4–2 on aggregate and remained in the Premier Division
Cups
FAI Cup
25 May 2012 2nd Round | Dundalk | 1–0 | St. Patrick's CYFC | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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J. Mountney ![]() |
Report | S. Dunne ![]() |
Attendance: 300 (estimated) Referee: Tom Connolly |
24 August 2012 3rd Round | Malahide United | 0–4 | Dundalk | Gannon Park |
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Report | G. Shanahan ![]() M. Griffin ![]() L. Shannon ![]() B. McKenna ![]() |
Attendance: 450 Referee: James McKell |
14 September 2012 Quarter-finals | Bohemians | v | Dundalk | Dalymount Park, Phibsborough |
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Report | M. Griffin ![]() |
Attendance: 1,108 Referee: Derek Tomney |
7 October 2012 Semi-finals | Dundalk | v | St Patrick's Athletic | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
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Report | K. Browne ![]() G. Bolger ![]() S. O'Connor ![]() |
Attendance: 2,035 Referee: Alan Kelly |
League of Ireland Cup
10 April 2012 2nd Round | Longford Town | 1–2 | Dundalk | Flancare Park, Longford |
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S. Skelly ![]() |
Report | G. Shanahan ![]() |
Attendance: 300 (estimated) Referee: Richie Winter |
25 June 2012 Quarter-finals | Drogheda United | 1–1 (3–2 p) |
Dundalk | Hunky Dorys Park |
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E. Foley ![]() |
Report | M. Griffin ![]() |
Referee: Derek Tomney |
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Penalties | ||||
E. Foley ![]() R. Brennan ![]() P. Hynes ![]() D. Marshall ![]() G. Brennan ![]() |
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Leinster Senior Cup
19 March 2012 | Crumlin United | 1–0 | Dundalk | Captain's Road |
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D. Griffin ![]() |
Report |
References
- ↑ "Ireland 2012". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ↑ "Monaghan United withdraw from league". extratime.ie. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
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