Independence Cup
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The Independence Cup is a football competition that takes place in Gozo
, Malta.
The cup holders are Victoria Hotspurs who won the cup after beating Sannat Lions
7-0 in the 2009 final at the newly refurbished Sannat Ground. This competition is played on a knock-out basis between the clubs of the First Division
. The first Independence Cup took place in the season 1964-1965 that is the same year that Malta gained Independence. Generally the final is held on the Independence Day that is 21 September.
are chosen by lot to participate in the preliminary round. The winning three teams will join the remaining team and will participate in the semi-finals of the Independence Cup
Gozo
Gozo is a small island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is part of the Southern European country of Malta; after the island of Malta itself, it is the second-largest island in the archipelago...
, Malta.
The cup holders are Victoria Hotspurs who won the cup after beating Sannat Lions
Sannat Lions F.C.
Sannat Lions F.C. is a football club from the village of Sannat in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1937 and they play in the ONVOL First Division League....
7-0 in the 2009 final at the newly refurbished Sannat Ground. This competition is played on a knock-out basis between the clubs of the First Division
Gozo Football League First Division
The Gozitan First Division, also known as Melita First Division for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the Gozitan football league system...
. The first Independence Cup took place in the season 1964-1965 that is the same year that Malta gained Independence. Generally the final is held on the Independence Day that is 21 September.
Format
Six teams of the First DivisionGozo Football League First Division
The Gozitan First Division, also known as Melita First Division for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the Gozitan football league system...
are chosen by lot to participate in the preliminary round. The winning three teams will join the remaining team and will participate in the semi-finals of the Independence Cup
Cup Winners
Here is a complete list of the past champions of the Independence Cup.- 2010-2011 SKVW
- 2009-2010 Victoria Hotspurs
- 2008-2009 Victoria Hotspurs
- 2007-2008 Nadur Youngsters
- 2006-2007 Nadur Youngsters
- 2005-2006 Nadur Youngsters
- 2004-2005 Nadur Youngsters
- 2003-2004 Xewkija TigersXewkija Tigers F.C.Xewkija Tigers F.C. is a football club from the village of Xewkija in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1939 and is named after the name of the village...
- 2002-2003 Ghajnsielem
- 2001-2002 Nadur Youngsters
- 2000-2001 Xewkija TigersXewkija Tigers F.C.Xewkija Tigers F.C. is a football club from the village of Xewkija in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1939 and is named after the name of the village...
- 1999-2000 Zebbug Rovers
- 1998-1999 Sannat LionsSannat Lions F.C.Sannat Lions F.C. is a football club from the village of Sannat in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1937 and they play in the ONVOL First Division League....
- 1997-1998 Victoria Hotspurs
- 1996-1997 Sannat LionsSannat Lions F.C.Sannat Lions F.C. is a football club from the village of Sannat in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1937 and they play in the ONVOL First Division League....
- 1995-1996 Nadur Youngsters
- 1994-1995 Nadur Youngsters
- 1993-1994 Nadur Youngsters
- 1992-1993 Xewkija TigersXewkija Tigers F.C.Xewkija Tigers F.C. is a football club from the village of Xewkija in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1939 and is named after the name of the village...
- 1991-1992 Xagħra United
- 1990-1991 Xagħra United
- 1989-1990 Nadur Youngsters
- 1988-1989 Xagħra United
- 1987-1988 Ghajnsielem
- 1986-1987 was not held
- 1985-1986 was not held
- 1984-1985 was not held
- 1983-1984 was not held
- 1982-1983 was not held
- 1981-1982 was not held
- 1980-1981 was not held
- 1979-1980 was not held
- 1978-1979 was not held
- 1977-1978 was not held
- 1976-1977 was not held
- 1975-1976 was not held
- 1974-1975 was not held
- 1973-1974 was not held
- 1972-1973 was not held
- 1971-1972 Ghajnsielem
- 1970-1971 Ghajnsielem
- 1969-1970 Ghajnsielem
- 1968-1969 was not held
- 1967-1968 Nadur Youngsters
- 1966-1967 was not held
- 1965-1966 Ghajnsielem
- 1964-1965 Victoria Hotspurs
| Club | Times |
|---|---|
| Nadur Youngsters | 10 |
| Ghajnsielem | 6 |
| Victoria Hotspurs | 4 |
| Xagħra United | 3 |
| Xewkija Tigers Xewkija Tigers F.C. Xewkija Tigers F.C. is a football club from the village of Xewkija in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1939 and is named after the name of the village... |
3 |
| Sannat Lions Sannat Lions F.C. Sannat Lions F.C. is a football club from the village of Sannat in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1937 and they play in the ONVOL First Division League.... |
2 |
| Zebbug Rovers | 1 |