Maltese First Division
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The Maltese First Division (also known as the Bank of Valletta
First Division due to sponsorship reasons) is the second-highest division in Maltese football
, behind the Maltese Premier League
and above the Maltese Second Division
. The league has been running for many years.
12 teams take part in the league. The top two teams are promoted to the Maltese Premier League
, whilst the two lowest-finishing teams are relegated to the Maltese Second Division
.
On January 13, 2011, the Malta Football Association
decided to expand the league to 12 teams as from season 2011-12.
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
C = Champions; R = Relegated; RP = Relegation playoffs
Decider for promotion to Maltese Premier league 2011-12
Bank of Valletta
Bank of Valletta is Malta's longest established financial services provider and one of its largest. Domestic operations include a national network of 45 branches, 6 regional business centres, corporate centre, and a wealth management arm...
First Division due to sponsorship reasons) is the second-highest division in Maltese football
Football in Malta
Football in Malta is run by the Malta Football Association and was introduced to the Maltese Islands during British rule in the mid-19th century. The sport at the time was new to England, and was used as a means of entertainment for the soldiers stationed in Malta at the various barracks around...
, behind the Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
and above the Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division
The Maltese Second Division is the third-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese First Division and above Maltese Third Division...
. The league has been running for many years.
12 teams take part in the league. The top two teams are promoted to the Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
, whilst the two lowest-finishing teams are relegated to the Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division
The Maltese Second Division is the third-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese First Division and above Maltese Third Division...
.
On January 13, 2011, the Malta Football Association
Malta Football Association
The Malta Football Association is the governing body of football in Malta.It organises the Maltese Football League and several other competitions, including the knockout competition for the top teams, called the FA Trophy...
decided to expand the league to 12 teams as from season 2011-12.
History
| Year | 1st Position | 2nd Position | 9th Position | 10th Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000/01 Maltese First Division 2000-01 The Maltese First Division 2000–01 started on 9 September 2000 and finished on 29 April 2001. Gozo and Zurrieq were the relegated teams from the Maltese Premier League 1999-00. Marsaxlokk and Qormi were the promoted teams from the Maltese Second Division... |
Marsa | Lija Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
Tarxien Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best... |
Zurrieq Zurrieq F.C. Żurrieq Football Club is a football club in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It was founded in 1949 and is the club based in the town of Zurrieq in the South of Malta.... |
| 2001/02 Maltese First Division 2001-02 The Maltese First Division 2001–02 started on 15 September 2001 and finished on 28 April 2002.Rabat and Xghajra were relegated from the Maltese Premier League.Mqabba and Balzan were promoted from Maltese Second Division.Marsaxlokk were the champions while Mosta were the runners-up.Both teams were... |
Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk F.C. Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949... |
Mosta Mosta F.C. Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:... |
Qormi | Luxol St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... |
| 2002/03 Maltese First Division 2002-03 The Maltese First Division 2002–03 started on 7 September 2002 and finished on 4 May 2003.Naxxar and Lija were relegated from Maltese Premier League.Msida and Senglea were promoted from Maltese Second Division... |
Msida | Balzan Balzan Youths Balzan Youths Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club were founded in 1937, and have never won any major honours.-History:... |
Gozo Gozo F.C. Gozo Football Club is a Maltese football club based on the island of Gozo. Gozo FC was founded in 1987.Gozo FC is run by the Gozo Football Association. The Gozo FC represents the island of Gozo in the Maltese Leagues. Its squad is formed of Gozitan players who play their trade in the Gozitan... |
Xghajra Xghajra Tornadoes F.C. Xghajra Tornadoes is a football club from the small seaside community of Xghajra, located in southeastern Malta. Founded in 1985, it currently competes in the Maltese Third Division.... |
| 2003/04 Maltese First Division 2003-04 The Maltese First Division 2003–04 started on 13 September 2003 and finished on 9 May 2004.Marsa and Mosta were relegated from Maltese Premier League.Tarxien and San Gwann were promoted from Maltese Second Division with the latter having won a promotion playoff against Vittoriosa.St.Patrick were... |
St.Patrick St. Patrick F.C. St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:... |
Lija Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
Tarxien Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best... |
Rabat |
| 2004/05 Maltese First Division 2004-05 The Maltese First Division 2004–05 started on 5 September 2004 and finished on 15 May 2005.Balzan and Hamrun were relegated from the Premier League.St.Georges and Gozo were promoted from Maltese Second Division with the latter having won a promotion playoff against Gzira to clinch promotion.Hamrun... |
Hamrun | Mosta Mosta F.C. Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:... |
Balzan Balzan Youths Balzan Youths Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club were founded in 1937, and have never won any major honours.-History:... |
Gozo Gozo F.C. Gozo Football Club is a Maltese football club based on the island of Gozo. Gozo FC was founded in 1987.Gozo FC is run by the Gozo Football Association. The Gozo FC represents the island of Gozo in the Maltese Leagues. Its squad is formed of Gozitan players who play their trade in the Gozitan... |
| 2005/06 Maltese First Division 2005-06 The Maltese First Division 2005–06 started on 10 September 2005 and finished on 14 May 2006. Lija F.C. and St. Patrick F.C. were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2004-05.Tarxien Rainbows and St.Andrews were the promoted teams.St... |
St.George's St. George's F.C. St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island... |
Marsa | Lija Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
Luxol St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... |
| 2006/07 Maltese First Division 2006-07 The Maltese First Division 2006–07 started on September 3 and finished on May 13. Mosta F.C. and Hamrun Spartans were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2005-06. Qormi and Vittoriosa Stars were the promoted teams from Maltese Second Division 2005-06... |
Hamrun | Mqabba Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
San Gwann San Gwann F.C. San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
Naxxar Naxxar Lions Naxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
| 2007/08 Maltese First Division 2007-08 The Maltese First Division 2007-08 started on October 9, 2007 and ended on May 23, 2008. Marsa F.C. and St. George's F.C. were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2006-07.Dingli Swallows and Mellieha were the promoted teams from the Maltese Second Division 2006-07... |
Tarxien Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best... |
Qormi | Mellieha Mellieha S.C. Mellieħa S.C. is a Maltese sports club but primarily a football club based in Mellieha. Mellieha S.C. began as a football club in 1961 and has competed ever since. Their most notable achievement happened in 1992 when they won promotion to the Maltese Premier League... |
Marsa |
| 2008/09 Maltese First Division 2008-09 The Maltese First Division 2008-09 season started in October 2008 and ended in May 2009. Pieta Hotspurs and Mqabba were relegated from the Premier League. The promoted teams were San Gwann and Rabat Ajax. Dingli Swallows and Vittoriosa Stars finished the league as joint first with the same number... |
Dingli Swallows Dingli Swallows Dingli Swallows Football Club is a Maltese football club from the small village of Dingli, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1948... |
Vittoriosa Stars Vittoriosa Stars F.C. Vittoriosa Stars Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Birgu, which currently played in the Maltese First Division.-Current season:The club is taking part in the BOV 1st Division of the Malta Football Association.... |
Rabat | Senglea |
| 2009/10 | Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk F.C. Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949... |
Vittoriosa Stars Vittoriosa Stars F.C. Vittoriosa Stars Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Birgu, which currently played in the Maltese First Division.-Current season:The club is taking part in the BOV 1st Division of the Malta Football Association.... |
St.Patrick St. Patrick F.C. St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:... |
San Gwann San Gwann F.C. San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
Participating teams in 2010–11
| Club |
Finishing position last season |
|---|---|
| Balzan Youths Balzan Youths Balzan Youths Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club were founded in 1937, and have never won any major honours.-History:... |
3rd |
| Dingli Swallows | 9th in Premier League Maltese Premier League 2008-09 The Maltese Premier League 2008–09 was the 94th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football in Malta. It began on 23 August 2008 with a scoreless draw between and and ended on 24 May 2009. The first goal in the season was scored by Ivan, who plays for Qormi... (Relegated) |
| Lija Athletic Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
1st in 2nd Division Maltese Second Division 2008-09 The Maltese Second Division 2008–09 season started on 27 September 2008 and ended on 10 May 2009.Mellieha and Marsa were relegated from the First Division.The promoted teams were Gozo FC and Zebbug Rangers.Zebbug had to start the season with a five point deduction due to incidents which occurred... (Promoted) |
| Melita Melita F.C. Melita Football Club is a Maltese football club that represents the town of St. Julian's. The team currently plays in the First Division, Malta's second level of football.-Origins:... |
7th |
| Mosta F.C. Mosta F.C. Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:... |
5th |
| Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
6th |
| Msida St. Joseph | 10th in Premier League Maltese Premier League 2008-09 The Maltese Premier League 2008–09 was the 94th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football in Malta. It began on 23 August 2008 with a scoreless draw between and and ended on 24 May 2009. The first goal in the season was scored by Ivan, who plays for Qormi... (Relegated) |
| Pietà Hotspurs | 8th |
| St. Andrews St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... |
2nd in 2nd Division Maltese Second Division 2008-09 The Maltese Second Division 2008–09 season started on 27 September 2008 and ended on 10 May 2009.Mellieha and Marsa were relegated from the First Division.The promoted teams were Gozo FC and Zebbug Rangers.Zebbug had to start the season with a five point deduction due to incidents which occurred... (Promoted) |
| St. George's F.C. St. George's F.C. St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island... |
4th |
League table 2010–11
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balzan Youths Balzan Youths Balzan Youths Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club were founded in 1937, and have never won any major honours.-History:... |
18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 16 | +26 | 47 |
| 2 | Mqabba Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 16 | +22 | 35 |
| 3 | Mosta Mosta F.C. Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:... |
18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 22 | +20 | 32 |
| 4 | Melita Melita F.C. Melita Football Club is a Maltese football club that represents the town of St. Julian's. The team currently plays in the First Division, Malta's second level of football.-Origins:... |
18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 31 | 21 | +10 | 32 |
| 5 | Lija Athletic Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 25 | -1 | 24 |
| 6 | St. George's St. George's F.C. St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island... |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 24 |
| 7 | St. Andrew's St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 20 |
| 8 | Dingli Swallows | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 36 | -16 | 18 |
| 9 | Pietà Hotspurs | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 16 |
| 10 | Msida St. Joseph | 18 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 52 | -47 | -2 |
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
C = Champions; R = Relegated; RP = Relegation playoffs
| Champions and promotion to 2011–12 Maltese Premier League 2011–12 Maltese Premier League The 2011–12 Maltese Premier League is the 97th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football league in Malta. It began on 19 August 2011 and will end in May 2012. Valletta are the defending champions, having won their 20th title last season.... |
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| Runners-up and promotion to 2011–12 Maltese Premier League 2011–12 Maltese Premier League The 2011–12 Maltese Premier League is the 97th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football league in Malta. It began on 19 August 2011 and will end in May 2012. Valletta are the defending champions, having won their 20th title last season.... |
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| Relegation to 2011–12 Maltese Second Division |
Decider for promotion to Maltese Premier league 2011-12