Maltese Premier League
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| BOV Maltese Premier Division |
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| Founded |
| 1909 |
| Nation |
 Malta |
| Relegation To |
| Maltese First Division |
| Number of Teams |
| 10 |
| Level on Pyramid |
| Level 1 |
| Cups |
| U*Bet FA Trophy |
| Current Champions (2007/089) |
| Valletta |
| Website |
| Official |
| Current season |
| 2007-08 |
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons (colloquially known as Il-Kampjonat, Il-Lig, or Il-Premjer), is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909. In the Maltese football system, there are three divisions under the Premier League, they are; the First, Second and Third divisions.
Prior to 1980, the top level of the Maltese Football League was known as the First Division, however it was renamed the Premier League and has stayed so since, with the First Division (formerly known as the Second Division) one level lower.
The league competition is based on two rounds.During every season, which is held between August and May, in the first round all the 10 teams play against each other two times. When each club has played 18 matches the division is split in two and points are halved, the first six teams participate in the The Championship Pool and the last four teams play in The Relegation Pool.
Based on league performance, there are three slots open for entry into wider UEFA organised competitions. Winners of the league are entered into the First Qualifying Round of the Champions League. Runners-up are entered into the First Qualifying Round of the UEFA Cup, while the team which finishes in 3rd place are awarded with the Intertoto Cup slot. The last two teams in the relegation pool are relegated to the first division.
Additionally, a Maltese club qualifies for the UEFA Cup if they win the Maltese Cup.
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[edit] Champions
Here is a complete list of the past champions of the top level in Maltese football[1].
| Club | Times |
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| Sliema Wanderers | 26 |
| Floriana | 25 |
| Valletta | 19 |
| Hibernians | 9 |
| Ħamrun Spartans | 7 |
| Birkirkara | 2 |
| Rabat Ajax | 2 |
| King's Own Malta Regiment | 1 |
| Marsaxlokk | 1 |
| St. George's | 1 |
[edit] Notable Foreign Players
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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| Birkirkara • Floriana • Ħamrun Spartans • Hibernians • Marsaxlokk • Mqabba • Msida Saint-Joseph • Pietà Hotspurs • Sliema Wanderers • Valletta |
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