Maltese First Division
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| Country |
 Malta |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Maltese Premier League |
| Relegation to | Maltese Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) |
U*Bet FA Trophy Maltese First Division knock-out |
| Current champions |
Pietà Hotspurs (2013–14) |
 2014–15 | |
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.
Twelve 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.[1]
Participating teams in 2013–14
| Club | Finishing position last season |
|---|---|
| Birzebbuga St. Peters | 9th |
| Gudja United | 8th |
| Gzira United | 7th |
| Hamrun Spartans | 11th in Premier League (Relegated) |
| Lija Athletic | 4th |
| Melita | 12th in Premier League (Relegated) |
| Msida St. Joseph | 2nd in 2nd Division (Promoted) |
| Pietà Hotspurs | 3rd |
| St. George's F.C. | 4th in 2nd Division (Promoted) |
| Luxol St. Andrews | 5th |
| Zebbug Rangers | Champions in 2nd Division (Promoted) |
| Zejtun Corinthians | 10th |
| Zurrieq | 3rd in 2nd Division (Promoted) |
History
| Year | 1st Position | 2nd Position | 9th Position | 10th Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000/01 | Marsa | Lija | Tarxien | Zurrieq |
| 2001/02 | Marsaxlokk | Mosta | Qormi | Luxol |
| 2002/03 | Msida | Balzan | Gozo | Xghajra |
| 2003/04 | St.Patrick | Lija | Tarxien | Rabat Ajax |
| 2004/05 | Hamrun | Mosta | Balzan | Gozo |
| 2005/06 | St.George's | Marsa | Lija | Luxol |
| 2006/07 | Hamrun | Mqabba | San Gwann | Naxxar |
| 2007/08 | Tarxien | Qormi | Mellieha | Marsa |
| 2008/09 | Dingli Swallows | Vittoriosa Stars | Rabat Ajax | Senglea |
| 2009/10 | Marsaxlokk | Vittoriosa Stars | St.Patrick | San Gwann |
| 2010/11 | Balzan Youths | Mqabba | Pietà Hotspurs | Msida Saint-Joseph |
| 2011/12 | Melita | Rabat Ajax | St. Patrick F.C | St. George's F.C |
| 2012/13 | Naxxar Lions | Vittoriosa Stars | Dingli Swallows | Mqabba |
References
External links
- League at Maltafootball.com
- League at soccerway.com
- League321.com - Maltese football league tables, records & statistics database.
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