RSC remains top of pitch ratings
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The RSC in Waterford has retained the top spot in the PFAI pitch rating table. The RSC topped the list after the first series of match and had retained the spot in the table up until the end of June.
Oriel Park's artificial turf dropping to bottom of the table. Dalymount Park has seen the largest improvement as the average rating increased by 1.16
| PITCH | RATING | |
| 1 | RSC | 4.5 |
| 2 | Tallaght Stadium | 4.4 |
| 3 | The Showgrounds | 4.25 |
| 4 | Richmond Park | 3.66 |
| 5 | The UCD Bowl | 3.6 |
| 6 | Flancare Park | 3.4 |
| 7 | Brandywell Stadium | 3.33 |
| 8 | Carlisle Grounds | 3.33 |
| 9 | Fahys Field | 3.3 |
| 10 | Athlone Town Stadium | 3.2 |
| 11 | Dalymount Park | 3.16 |
| 12 | Ferrycarrig Park | 3 |
| 13 | Turner's Cross | 3 |
| 14 | Terryland Park | 2.6 |
| 15 | Tolka Park | 2.6 |
| 16 | Hunky Dorys Park | 2.5 |
| 17 | Jackman Park | 2.5 |
| 18 | Finn Park | 2.2 |
| 19 | Oriel Park | 2 |
The criteria the players take into account when deciding what mark to give the pitch include, run of the ball, stability, general presentation, grass coverage and whether the pitch is watered or not.
