Maltese First Division
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| BOV Maltese First Division |
|---|
 |
| Nation |
 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 |
|---|---|---|
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|
 Anthony Eviparker |
Vittoriosa |
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Anthony Ewurum |
Senglea |
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Chris Ciappara |
Dingli |
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Warren Chircop |
Marsa |
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Carlos Camenzuli |
Mosta |
| Joseph Farrugia |
Qormi |
