Maltese First Division (women)
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The Maltese First Division is the top level women's football league of Malta.
After several failed attempts in the 1970s and 80s to create a lasting women's football competition, successful tournaments of San Gwann and Luxol St. Andrews gained enough interest, that the Malta Football Association decided to organize the first ever league in 1995-96.
The most titles were won by Hibernians.
Although the winning team of the league qualifies for a spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League, the spot isn't always taken. Malta currently sits at the last spot in the UEFA coefficients women's ranking and the last club to take part was Birkirkara in 2007–08; Birkirkana lost all three games with 1–37 goals. In 09–10
they competed againg and ended up with three losses and 1-26 goals.
After several failed attempts in the 1970s and 80s to create a lasting women's football competition, successful tournaments of San Gwann and Luxol St. Andrews gained enough interest, that the Malta Football Association decided to organize the first ever league in 1995-96.
The most titles were won by Hibernians.
Although the winning team of the league qualifies for a spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League, the spot isn't always taken. Malta currently sits at the last spot in the UEFA coefficients women's ranking and the last club to take part was Birkirkara in 2007–08; Birkirkana lost all three games with 1–37 goals. In 09–10
2009–10 UEFA Women's Champions League
The UEFA Women's Champions League 2009–10 was the first edition of the newly branded tournament, and the ninth edition of a UEFA tournament for women's champion football clubs....
they competed againg and ended up with three losses and 1-26 goals.
Current Teams
The 2010/11 season was played by the following teams.- Birkirkara
- 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:...
- Hibernians F.C.Hibernians F.C.Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always...
- GozoGozo 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...
- Sliema Raiders
- Melita F.C.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:...
List of champions
The season winners are:- 1995/96: Rabat Ajax
- 1996/97: Lija AthleticLija Athletic F.C.Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
- 1997/98: Rabat Ajax
- 1998/99: HiberniansHibernians F.C.Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always...
- 1999/2000: Hibernians
- 2000/01: Hibernians
- 2001/02: Hibernians
- 2002/03: Hibernians
- 2003/04: Hibernians
- 2004/05: Hibernians
- 2005/06: Hibernians
- 2006/07: Birkirkara
- 2007/08: Hibernians
- 2008/09: Birkirkara
- 2009/10: Birkirkara
- 2010/11: MostaMosta 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:...
Record Champions
| Titles | Team |
|---|---|
| 9 | Hibernians Hibernians F.C. Hibernians F.C. is a Maltese football club hailing from the town of Paola, Malta. It is one of the top football teams in Malta. The club was founded in 1922, but football in Paola, Raħal Ġdid in Maltese, dates back to 1894. The team has a long successful story in its history. Hibernians has always... |
| 3 | Birkirkara |
| 2 | Rabat Ajax |
| 1 | Lija Athletic Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... 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:... |