The tightest margin this season has been in Division 4 (3.83) followed by Division 2 (4.08) and Division 1 (4.25). A total of 196 two-pointers have been kicked across the 48 games compared to 199 at the same point last year. A total of 57 two-pointers have been scored in Division 1’s first three rounds whereas there were 49 orange flags raised 12 months ago. A total of 54 two-pointers is reasonable but in the opening stages last year they went crazy with 81. The average number of goals per games now is 2.29 (110 goals in 48 games) compared to 2.16 last year (104 in 48).

Source: Irish Examiner February 17, 2026 09:26 UTC