Maltese First Division
Results
Table:
Year	Champions	Runner-up	Relegated

1998-99	Gozo F.C	Żurrieq	Mellieha SC , Siggiewi FC

1999-00	Ħamrun Spartans	Xghajra Tornadoes	Gzira United , Zebbug Rangers

2000-01	Marsa	Lija Athletic	Tarxien Rainbows , Żurrieq

2001-02	Marsaxlokk	Mosta	Qormi , St. Andrews

2002-03	Msida St. Joseph	Balzan Youths	Gozo , Xgħajra Tornadoes

2003-04	St. Patrick	Lija Athletic	Tarxien Rainbows , Rabat Ajax

2004-05	Ħamrun Spartans	Mosta	Balzan Youths , Gozo

2005-06	St. George 's	Marsa	Lija Athletic , St. Andrews

2006-07	Ħamrun Spartans	Mqabba	San Ġwann , Naxxar

2007-08	Tarxien Rainbows	Qormi	Mellieħa , Marsa

2008-09	Dingli Swallows	Vittoriosa Stars	Rabat Ajax , Senglea Athletics

2009-10	Marsaxlokk	Vittoriosa Stars	St. Patrick , San Ġwann

2010-11	Balzan Youths	Mqabba	Pietà Hotspurs , Msida St. Joseph

2011-12	Melita	Rabat Ajax	St. Patrick , St. George 's

2012-13	Naxxar Lions	Vittoriosa Stars	Dingli Swallows , Mqabba

2013-14	Pietà Hotspurs	Żebbuġ Rangers	Ħamrun Spartans , Żejtun Corinthians

2014-15	Pembroke Athleta	St. Andrews	Żurrieq , Msida St. Joseph , Birżebbuġa St. Peter 's

2015-16	Gżira United	Ħamrun Spartans	Gudja United , St. George 's , San Ġwann

2016-17	Lija Athetlic	Senglea Athletic	Fgura United , Għargħur

2017-18	Qormi	Pietà Hotspurs	Żabbar St. Patrick , Melita , Rabat Ajax

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Gozo Football Club was a Maltese football club based on the island of Gozo . Gozo FC was founded in 1987 . The club was disbanded following the end of the 2010-2011 season . Gozo FC was run by the Gozo Football Association . It represented the island of Gozo in the Maltese Leagues . Its squad was formed of Gozitan players who play their trade in the Gozitan Leagues , mainly in the First Division . Their home matches were held at the Gozo Stadium .
Żurrieq Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Żurrieq , Malta . The Club currently plays in the Maltese Second Division .
Mellieħa Sports Club is a Maltese sports club based in the town of Mellieħa . Founded in 1947 , just after the end of the Second World War , the primary aim was that of promoting and fostering the development of sports in the village and its surroundings , including football , baseball ( Mellieħa Northenders ) , softball ( Mellieħa Curves ) , netball and snooker . Mellieħa S.C. began as a football club in 1961 and has competed ever since . Their most notable achievement happened in 1992 when they finished runners-up in the Maltese First Division , which earned them a promotion to the Premier League , the top-tier in Maltese football . For the 2018-19 season , they are competing in the Maltese Second Division following their promotion from the Third Division .
Ħamrun Spartans Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Ħamrun , Malta . Since being founded in 1907 , Ħamrun Spartans have won a total of seven league championships while being runners-up eleven times . One of the stalwarts in the club history , Stefan Sultana , has scored a total of 252 goals in his career ( 225 of them while playing for the club ) , which makes him Malta 's top-scorer ( per May 12 , 2007 ) .
Xgħajra Tornadoes F.C . is a football club from the small seaside community of Xgħajra , located in southeastern Malta . It was founded in 1985 , and joined the Maltese Football Association in 1994 , who went strait to the top division by achieving promotions season after season without interruption mostly first place and second place . This record is recognized by FIFA that Xgħajra Tornadoes FC Malta is the only club in Europe if not in the world who from nowhere not established before has done this difficult task . This club took also part in the Maltese Premier League in Season 1997/1998 and Season 1999/2000 . Their first outing in the Premier League was in the 1997/98 season , where they beat Pieta Hotspurs 1-0 . Another notable record is that Xgħajra Tornadoes has never lost the league derby match for a luxury twenty years against our cousins if not brothers , as most of Xgħajra players where rejected by Zabbar St Patricks FC . This record had come to an end in November 2014 , when finally Zabbar St Patricks FC won 2-0 . The highest score in all derby league matches marks Xgħajra T = 8 vs Zabbar.St Patricks = 1
Gżira United Football Club is a Maltese football club from the small harbor town of Gżira in central Malta , which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League .
Żebbuġ Rangers Football Club is a football club from the town of Żebbuġ in Malta . The club currently competes in the Maltese First Division , after being relegated .
The Maltese First Division 2000-01 ( known as Rothmans First Division 2000-01 for sponsorship reasons ) 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 finished as champions , by just one point , and were promoted to the Maltese Premier League 2001-02 alongside Lija Athletic , who finished runners-up . Tarxien and Zurrieq were relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2001-02 . This was the second straight relegation for Zurrieq , having been relegated from the Premier League the previous season . Marsa suffered their only defeat at the hands of Zurrieq .
Marsa Football Club are a Maltese football club from the harbour town of Marsa , which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division . Now they are top of the table in the 2nd division because Ramon Gusman maltese Escobar The team played at the UEFA Cup during the 1971-72 season and has played several seasons in the Maltese top division .
Lija Athletic Football Club ( Commonly referred to as Lija Athletic ) is a football team originating from the village of Lija , Malta . The present club was founded in 1949 and has competed in the Maltese Premier League three times .
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 Rainbows Tarxien in April 1934 , and participated in all the divisions of Maltese football . Been in the premiere league for 3 times , with the longest spell started from the 2008-2009 season , and are still there . The club was promoted to the best division after finishing as champions in the Maltese First Division in 2007-08 . In 2008-09 the club finished level on points with fellow strugglers Hamrun Spartans and Msida St. Joseph . Hamrun had the worst head to head record and were relegated , while Tarxien Rainbows managed to avoid relegation with a playoff-win over Msida St. Joseph . In 2009-10 the season was totally different for the Rainbows as they managed to place 5th in the table and proceeded to the semi-finals of both domestic cup competitions that the club played . In the 2009-10 season , Tarxien Rainbows placed fifth in the championship pool above rivals Hibernians . The team won the derby three times in a row making it a historical season . Tarxien went on to reach the semi-final of the F.A . Trophy and the 100th Anniversary Cup .
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 .
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk , which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division . The club was founded in 1949 . Marsaxlokk won the Maltese Premier League title for the first time in their history , after finishing as league champions for the 2006-07 season . Marsaxlokk FC has its headquarters at Triq il-Kavalleriza , Mxlokk redoubt .
Mosta Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Mosta . The team played four seasons in Malta 's highest league 1974-75 , 1987-88 , 2002-03 and 2005-06 . They achieved promotion to the Maltese Premier League again in 2010-11 .
Qormi Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Qormi , that currently plays in the Maltese Division one .
St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of St. Andrew 's , Pembroke , which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League .
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 were the champions and Balzan were promoted to Maltese Premier League . Msida were the champions of the Maltese Third Division 2000-01 and a year later they were the champions of the Maltese Second Division 2001-02 . Therefore , they were promoted for three straight years to go to the top level . Gozo and Xghajra were relegated to Maltese Second Division .
Msida Saint Joseph Football Club - usually referred to as Msida St. Joseph - is a Maltese football club from the town of Msida , which currently plays in the Maltese First Division .
Balzan Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan , which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League . The Club was founded in 1937 and has played top-level football since 2010 . The club has been one of the top teams in Malta for the last 5 seasons and because of this qualified for the Europa League for the last 5 seasons in a row . Balzan finished runners up in the Malta Premier League in seasons 16/17 and 17/18 and were finalists in the 15/16 FA Trophy Final , which they lost on penalties 5-4 to Sliema , after the game finished 0-0 after extra time . In May 2019 the Club finally won its first major honour , conquering the Maltese FA Trophy after a classic final versus Valletta which finished 4-4 after extra time , but which Balzan won 5-4 on penalties .
Xgħajra Tornadoes F.C . is a football club from the small seaside community of Xgħajra , located in southeastern Malta . It was founded in 1985 , and joined the Maltese Football Association in 1994 , who went strait to the top division by achieving promotions season after season without interruption mostly first place and second place . This record is recognized by FIFA that Xgħajra Tornadoes FC Malta is the only club in Europe if not in the world who from nowhere not established before has done this difficult task . This club took also part in the Maltese Premier League in Season 1997/1998 and Season 1999/2000 . Their first outing in the Premier League was in the 1997/98 season , where they beat Pieta Hotspurs 1-0 . Another notable record is that Xgħajra Tornadoes has never lost the league derby match for a luxury twenty years against our cousins if not brothers , as most of Xgħajra players where rejected by Zabbar St Patricks FC . This record had come to an end in November 2014 , when finally Zabbar St Patricks FC won 2-0 . The highest score in all derby league matches marks Xgħajra T = 8 vs Zabbar.St Patricks = 1
The Maltese First Division 2003-04 ( known as MIA First Division 2003-04 for sponsorship reasons ) 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 ( San Gwann ) having won a promotion playoff against Vittoriosa . St.Patrick were the champions while Lija were runners-up . Both were promoted to Maltese Premier League . Tarxien and Rabat were relegated to Maltese Second Division with the former having just clinched promotion only to go straight down again .
Żabbar St. Patrick Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar , which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division . The club was founded in 1912 .
Rabat Ajax Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Rabat . The last promotion to the Maltese Premier League was achieved in the 2011-12 season , when they earned promotion after finishing second behind Melita .
The 2004-05 Maltese First Division ( known as the MIA First Division for sponsorship reasons ) started on 5 September 2004 and finished on 15 May 2005 . Ħamrun Spartans were promoted back to the Premier League after just one season away , following their relegation alongside Balzan Youths in the 2003-04 Premier League season . Mosta joined Ħamrun in securing place in the Premier League . Balzan suffered a consecutive relegation , and alongside Gozo were relegated to the 2005-06 Second Division .
Balzan Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan , which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League . The Club was founded in 1937 and has played top-level football since 2010 . The club has been one of the top teams in Malta for the last 5 seasons and because of this qualified for the Europa League for the last 5 seasons in a row . Balzan finished runners up in the Malta Premier League in seasons 16/17 and 17/18 and were finalists in the 15/16 FA Trophy Final , which they lost on penalties 5-4 to Sliema , after the game finished 0-0 after extra time . In May 2019 the Club finally won its first major honour , conquering the Maltese FA Trophy after a classic final versus Valletta which finished 4-4 after extra time , but which Balzan won 5-4 on penalties .
The Maltese First Division 2005-06 ( known as BOV First Division 2005-06 for sponsorship reasons ) 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 2004-05 Maltese Premier League . Tarxien Rainbows and St.Andrews were the promoted teams . St. Georges were the champions and Marsa were the runners-up . Both were promoted to the Premier League . Lija Athletic and St. Andrews were relegated . This was two straight relegations for Lija while St. Andrews were sent back down having just been promoted .
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 . They are currently playing in the Maltese First Division , and is popularly claimed to be the pioneers of Maltese civilian football .
The Maltese First Division 2006-07 ( known as BOV First Division 2006-07 due to sponsorship reasons ) started on September 3 and finished on May 13 . Mosta F.C . and Hamrun Spartans were the teams which were relegated from the 2005-06 Maltese Premier League . Qormi and Vittoriosa Stars were the promoted teams from 2005-06 Maltese Second Division . Hamrun Spartans finished as champions and returned to the Premier League , having just been relegated . Mqabba were also promoted as runners-up . San Gwann and Naxxar Lions were relegated to the Second Division .
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 Following the re-organisation of the Maltese football leagues and the creation of the Premier League , they gained promotion to this division in 1990-1991 , 1992-1993 and 2006-2007 . Mqabba F.C . has the merit of being one of the smallest Maltese localities to feature in the highest level of Maltese football .
San Ġwann Football Club is a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Ġwann , which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division .
Naxxar Lions Football Club is a football club from the town of Naxxar in northern Malta .
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 2006-07 Maltese Premier League . Dingli Swallows and Mellieha were the promoted teams from the 2006-07 Maltese Second Division . Tarxien Rainbows finished as champions and were promoted to the 2008-09 Maltese Premier League . 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 2008-09 Maltese Second Division . Mellieha had just been promoted but went straight down . Marsa suffered two straight relegations , having been relegated from the Premier League .
Mellieħa Sports Club is a Maltese sports club based in the town of Mellieħa . Founded in 1947 , just after the end of the Second World War , the primary aim was that of promoting and fostering the development of sports in the village and its surroundings , including football , baseball ( Mellieħa Northenders ) , softball ( Mellieħa Curves ) , netball and snooker . Mellieħa S.C. began as a football club in 1961 and has competed ever since . Their most notable achievement happened in 1992 when they finished runners-up in the Maltese First Division , which earned them a promotion to the Premier League , the top-tier in Maltese football . For the 2018-19 season , they are competing in the Maltese Second Division following their promotion from the Third Division .
The Maltese First Division 2008-09 season ( known as BOV First Division 2008-09 for sponsorship reasons ) 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 of points . Both were promoted but a decider had to be played to decide who the champions would be . The decider was won by Dingli by the score of 2-1 . At the other end Rabat Ajax and Senglea Athletics were relegated to the Second Division .
Dingli Swallows Football Club is a Maltese football club from the small village of Ħad-Dingli , which currently plays in the Maltese Third Division . The club was founded in 1948 .
Vittoriosa Stars Football Club are a Maltese football club from the seaside town of Birgu , which currently plays in the Maltese First Division . They were founded in 1906 .
Senglea Athletic Football Club is an Maltese football club based in Senglea . Founded in 1943 , the club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League .
The Maltese First Division 2009-10 season will start in October 2009 and end in May 2010 . Vittoriosa Stars ( 2008-09 Maltese First Division Runners up ) and Marsaxlokk ( 2008-09 Maltese Premier League 4th place ) were both found guilty of corruption and demoted into the First Division . Balzan Youths and Melita were promoted from 2008-09 Maltese Second Division .
The 2010-11 Maltese First Division ( also known as 2010-11 BOV 1st Division due to sponsorship reasons ) began on 23 October 2010 and will conclude on 1 May 2011 . Due to a in-season change regarding the league system , [ citation needed ] the third-placed team of this season will be promoted to the Maltese Premier League , along with the regular two promotees .
Balzan Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan , which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League . The Club was founded in 1937 and has played top-level football since 2010 . The club has been one of the top teams in Malta for the last 5 seasons and because of this qualified for the Europa League for the last 5 seasons in a row . Balzan finished runners up in the Malta Premier League in seasons 16/17 and 17/18 and were finalists in the 15/16 FA Trophy Final , which they lost on penalties 5-4 to Sliema , after the game finished 0-0 after extra time . In May 2019 the Club finally won its first major honour , conquering the Maltese FA Trophy after a classic final versus Valletta which finished 4-4 after extra time , but which Balzan won 5-4 on penalties .
Pietà Hotspurs Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Pietà , founded in 1968 , the club currently plays in the Maltese First Division .
The 2011-12 Maltese First Division ( also known as 2011-12 BOV 1st Division due to sponsorship reasons ) Started on 9 September 2011 and ended on 13 May 2012 .
Melita Football Club is a Maltese football club that represents the town of St. Julian 's . The team currently plays in the Maltese Second Division .
The 2012-13 Maltese First Division ( also known as 2012-13 BOV 1st Division due to sponsorship reasons ) began on 14 September 2012 and ended on 28 April 2013 .
Naxxar Lions Football Club is a football club from the town of Naxxar in northern Malta .
The 2013-14 Maltese First Division ( also known as 2013-14 BOV 1st Division due to sponsorship reasons ) began on 13 September 2013 and ended on 27 April 2014 .
Żebbuġ Rangers Football Club is a football club from the town of Żebbuġ in Malta . The club currently competes in the Maltese First Division , after being relegated .
Żejtun Corinthians Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Żejtun , which currently plays in the Maltese First Division .
The 2014-15 Maltese First Division ( referred to as the BOV First Division due to sponsorship reasons ) began on 12 September 2014 and finished with a play-off match on 3 May 2015 .
Pembroke Athleta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Pembroke , which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League . Originally they were founded in 1962 but they were in an amateur level . They competed in the Maltese Third Division in 1994 for the first time . Pembroke Athleta reached the Premier League for the first time in 2015 .
Birżebbuġa St. Peter 's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the southern town of Birżebbuġa , which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division . They are the only football team from the town of Birżebbuġa . They are known for producing young players from their Youth Nursery , which is called Birżebbuġa Windmills Youth Nursery . This club also fields a Futsal team , under the name of Birżebbuġa St. Peter 's F.C . Futsal .
Gżira United Football Club is a Maltese football club from the small harbor town of Gżira in central Malta , which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League .
Gudja United Football Club is a Maltese football club from the south-eastern village of Gudja that currently plays in the Maltese Premier League . Gudja United plays in blue and white striped jerseys . Their arch-rivals are Għaxaq F.C .
Senglea Athletic Football Club is an Maltese football club based in Senglea . Founded in 1943 , the club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League .
Fgura United Football Club , commonly known as Fgura United is a Maltese football club based in Fgura , Malta . The Club currently plays in the Maltese First Division . Fgura United was founded on June 1 , 1971 , and is the oldest sport organisation in the locality of Fgura , Malta .
Ghargħur Football Club is a football club from the small village of Għargħur in north-western Malta . Gharghur currently competes in the Maltese Third Division .
Żabbar St. Patrick Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar , which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division . The club was founded in 1912 .