Maltese First Division 2001-02
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The Maltese First Division 2001–02 (known as Rothmans First Division 2001-02 for sponsorship reasons) 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 promoted to Maltese Premier League
.Qormi and St.Andrews
were relegated to Maltese Second Division
.
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
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....
were relegated from the Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League 2000-01
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.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:...
and 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:...
were promoted from Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division 2000-01
The Maltese Second Division 2000-01 started on 16 September 2000 and ended on 14 May 2000.In this season the number of participants was dropped from 13 to 12.Gzira United and Zebbug Rangers were relegated from the First Division,while Balzan Youths and Luqa St.Andrews were promoted from the...
.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...
were the champions while 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:...
were the runners-up.Both teams were promoted to Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League 2002-03
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.Qormi and 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:...
were relegated to Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division 2002-03
The Maltese Second Division 2002–03 started on 28 September 2002 and finished on 18 May 2003.These teams contested the Maltese Second Division 2002–03:* Attard* Dingli* Gzira* Luqa* Mellieha* Qormi* San Gwann* St.Andrews* Tarxien* Vittoriosa* Zebbug...
.
Participating teams
The Maltese First Division 2001–02 was made up of these teams:- BalzanBalzan YouthsBalzan 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
- MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk 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...
- 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:...
- MqabbaMqabba 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:...
- Qormi
- Rabat
- St.AndrewsSt. 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:...
- St.PatrickSt. 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:...
- XghajraXghajra 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....
Changes from previous season
- Marsa and Lija AthleticLija Athletic F.C.Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
were promoted from the First DivisionMaltese First Division 2000-01The 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...
to the Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League 2001-02-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.They were replaced with Rabat Ajax and Xghajra TornadoesXghajra 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....
,both relegated from Maltese Premier League 2000-01Maltese Premier League 2000-01-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
. - Tarxien RainbowsTarxien 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...
and ZurrieqZurrieq 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....
were relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2001-02Maltese Second Division 2001-02The Maltese Second Division 2001–02 started on 29 September 2001 and ended on 19 May 2002.The relegated teams were Tarxien Rainbows and Zurrieq.The promoted teams were Msida SJ and Senglea Athletics...
.They were replaced with MqabbaMqabba 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:...
,champions of Second Division 00-01Maltese Second Division 2000-01The Maltese Second Division 2000-01 started on 16 September 2000 and ended on 14 May 2000.In this season the number of participants was dropped from 13 to 12.Gzira United and Zebbug Rangers were relegated from the First Division,while Balzan Youths and Luqa St.Andrews were promoted from the...
and Balzan YouthsBalzan YouthsBalzan 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:...
,runners-up.
Final League Table 2001-02
| P | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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... (C) |
18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 46 | 15 | 43 |
| 2 | 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 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 14 | 39 |
| 3 | Xghajra Tornadoes 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.... |
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | Rabat Ajax | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 34 | 35 | 23 |
| 5 | 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 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 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 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 23 |
| 7 | Gozo FC | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 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:... |
18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 35 | 21 |
| 9 | Qormi (R) | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 14 |
| 10 | 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:... (R) |
18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 40 | 13 |
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 Maltese Premier League 2002-03 Maltese Premier League 2002-03 -First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... |
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| Runners-up and promotion to Maltese Premier League 2002-03 Maltese Premier League 2002-03 -First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... |
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| Relegation to Maltese Second Division 2002-03 Maltese Second Division 2002-03 The Maltese Second Division 2002–03 started on 28 September 2002 and finished on 18 May 2003.These teams contested the Maltese Second Division 2002–03:* Attard* Dingli* Gzira* Luqa* Mellieha* Qormi* San Gwann* St.Andrews* Tarxien* Vittoriosa* Zebbug... |
Top scorers
| Goals | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
 Johann Zammit |
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... |
|
 Engoya Onesime Ulrich |
Rabat | |
| Paul Zammit |
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:... |
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| William Borg |
Rabat | |
| Gilbert Scerri |
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:... |