Maltese First Division 2007-08
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The Maltese First Division 2007-08 (known as BOV First Division 2007-08 for sponsorship reasons) 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 Rainbows
finished as champions and were promoted to the Maltese Premier League 2008-09
.They were joined with Qormi,who won a play-off with Mosta
4-3 on penalties, following a 0-0 draw. The play-off was necessary because the two teams finished level on points.Mellieha
and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2008-09
.Mellieha had just been promoted but went straight down.Marsa suffered two straight relegations,having been relegated from the Premier League.
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
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...
were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2006-07
Maltese Premier League 2006-07
The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:...
.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...
and 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...
were the promoted teams from the Maltese Second Division 2006-07
Maltese Second Division 2006-07
The Maltese Second Division 2006-07 started on 23 September 2006 and ended on 6 May 2007.Lija Athletic and St.Andrews were the relegated teams.The promoted teams were Birzebbuga St.Peters, Santa Venera Lightning and Rabat Ajax...
. Tarxien Rainbows
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...
finished as champions and were promoted to the Maltese Premier League 2008-09
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...
.They were joined with Qormi,who won a play-off with 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:...
4-3 on penalties, following a 0-0 draw. The play-off was necessary because the two teams finished level on points.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...
and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2008-09
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...
.Mellieha had just been promoted but went straight down.Marsa suffered two straight relegations,having been relegated from the Premier League.
Participating Teams
The Maltese First Division 2007-08 was made up of these teams:- DingliDingli SwallowsDingli 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...
- Marsa
- MelliehaMellieha 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...
- 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:...
- Qormi
- Senglea
- St.GeorgesSt. 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...
- 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:...
- TarxienTarxien 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...
- VittoriosaVittoriosa 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....
Changes from previous season
- Hamrun Spartans and 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:...
were promoted to the Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League 2007-08The Maltese Premier League 2007–08 was the 93rd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Valletta won the title while Mqabba and Pieta Hotspurs were relegated to the first-division.-Changes from 2006-07:...
.They were replaced with St.GeorgesSt. 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...
and Marsa,both relegated from Maltese Premier League 2006-07Maltese Premier League 2006-07The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:... - San GwannSan 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:...
and Naxxar LionsNaxxar LionsNaxxar 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:...
were relegated to Maltese Second Division 2007-08Maltese Second Division 2007-08The Maltese Second Division 2007–08 started on 21 September 2007 and ended on 18 May 2008...
.They were replaced with Dingli SwallowsDingli SwallowsDingli 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...
and MelliehaMellieha 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...
Final League Table 2007/2008
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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... (C) |
18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 17 | +15 | 39 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 18 | +16 | 37 |
| 3 | Qormi | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 22 | +15 | 37 |
| 4 | Senglea | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 31 |
| 5 | Dingli 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... |
18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 27 | +7 | 27 |
| 6 | Vittoriosa 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.... |
18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 29 | +4 | 25 |
| 7 | St.Georges 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 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 33 | −6 | 21 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 16 |
| 9 | 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... (R)) |
18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 43 | −22 | 13 |
| 10 | Marsa (R) | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 23 | 55 | −32 | 10 |
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 2008-09 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... |
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| Promotion Playoffs.Winner promoted to Maltese Premier League 2008-09 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... |
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| Relegation to Maltese Second Division 2008-09 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... |
Promotion Play off
| Team #1 | Result | Team #2 |
|---|---|---|
| Qormi | 4-3(pens.) | 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:... |
- The playoff was played due to 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:...
and Qormi finished level on points. - Qormi promoted.
Top Scorers
| Goals | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
 Anthony Eviparker |
Vittoriosa 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.... |
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| Anthony Ewurum |
Senglea | |
 Chris Ciappara |
Dingli 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... |
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| Warren Chircop |
Marsa | |
| Carlos Camenzuli |
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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| Joseph Farrugia |
Qormi |
2007/2008 Results
To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column.| Dingli 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... |
Marsa | 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... |
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 | Senglea | St.Georges 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... |
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:... |
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... |
Vittoriosa 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.... |
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| Dingli 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... |
6-2 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 2-0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | |
| Marsa | 0-3 | 0-1 | 2-4 | 3-4 | 0-5 | 1-3 | 1-0 | 2-3 | 1-4 | |
| 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... |
0-2 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 4-3 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 3-6 | |
| 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:... |
4-0 | 0-3 | 3-0 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 2-1 | |
| Qormi | 4-2 | 1-1 | 3-0 | 3-3 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 4-1 | 0-1 | |
| Senglea | 0-4 | 5-2 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 1-3 | 2-0 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 1-0 | |
| 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... |
4-2 | 6-0 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-4 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 3-7 | |
| 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:... |
0-2 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 4-1 | 1-1 | 1-3 | |
| 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... |
2-1 | 4-0 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 3-0 | 3-2 | |
| Vittoriosa 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.... |
1-3 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 0-3 |