Maltese First Division
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| Country |
 Malta |
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| 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 |
Pembroke Athleta F.C. (2014–15) |
 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.
14 teams take part in the league. The top two teams are promoted to the Maltese Premier League, whilst the three lowest-finishing teams are relegated to the Maltese Second Division. The third place team plays the tenth place team in the Maltese Premier League in a play-off game for promotion.[1]
On January 13, 2011, the Malta Football Association decided to expand the league to 12 teams as from season 2011–12,[2] and has since expanded to 14 teams.
Participating teams in 2015–16
| Club | Finishing position last season |
|---|---|
| Gzira United F.C. | 3rd, lost promotion play-off to Mosta F.C. |
| Melita F.C. | 4th |
| Fgura United F.C. | 5th |
| St. George's F.C. | 6th |
| Gudja United F.C. | 7th |
| Vittoriosa Stars FC | 8th |
| Lija Athletic F.C. | 9th |
| Mqabba F.C. | 10th |
| Rabat Ajax FC | 11th |
| San Ġwann F.C. | Promoted from Maltese Second Division, 1st |
| Hamrun Spartans F.C. | Promoted from Maltese Second Division, 2nd |
| Senglea Athletic F.C. | Promoted from Maltese Second Division, 3rd |
| Pietà Hotspurs F.C. | Relegated from Maltese Premier League, 11th |
| Żebbuġ Rangers F.C. | Relegated from Maltese Premier League, 12th |
History
References
- ↑ Busuttil, Antoine. BOV First, Second and Third Division 2015/16 Draws, maltafootball.com, 11 July 2015. Retrieved on 10 August 2015.
- ↑ Changes to National League, FA Trophy format approved
External links
- League at Maltafootball.com
- League at soccerway.com
- League321.com - Maltese football league tables, records & statistics database.
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