Maltese First Division

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BOV Maltese First Division
Nation
Flag of Malta Malta
Promotion To
Maltese Premier League
Relegation To
Maltese Second Division
Number of Teams
10
Level on Pyramid
Level 2
Cups
U Bet FA Trophy, EuroSport First Division Knock-Out
Current Champions (2007/08)
Tarxien
Website
Official

The Maltese First Division (also known as the Bank of Valletta First Division) is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League. The league has been running for many years.

Each season, there are 10 teams participating. The two top teams are promoted to the highest Maltese division, the Maltese Premier League, whilst the two lowest-finishing teams are relegated to the Maltese Second Division. The current champions are Tarxien. Mosta and Qormi finished 2nd,both level on points. A decider had to be played.Qormi won 4-3 on penalties and therefore were promoted to the Maltese Premier League. Mellieha and Marsa were relegated. These teams will contest the 1st Division in 2008-09:

Pieta, Mqabba, Mosta, Senglea, Dingli, Vittoriosa, St.Georges, St.Patrick, San Gwann and Rabat

[edit] 2006/07 Standings

Team P W D L F A Pts
Tarxien 18 12 3 3 32 17 39
Mosta 18 11 4 3 34 18 37
Qormi 18 11 4 3 37 22 37
Senglea 18 10 1 7 32 23 31
Dingli 18 8 3 7 34 27 27
Vittoriosa 18 8 1 9 33 29 25
St.Georges 18 6 3 9 27 33 21
St.Patrick 18 4 4 10 21 27 16
Mellieha 18 3 4 11 21 43 13
Marsa 18 3 1 14 23 55 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
Promotion playoff
Relegation to 2nd Division

[edit] Top scorers

Goals Player Team
15
Flag of Nigeria Anthony Eviparker Vittoriosa
13
Flag of Nigeria Anthony Ewurum Senglea
12
Flag of Malta Chris Ciappara Dingli
10
Flag of Malta Warren Chircop Marsa
9
Flag of Malta Carlos Camenzuli Mosta
Flag of Malta Joseph Farrugia Qormi
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