2010–11 Maltese Cup
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The 2010–11 Maltese Cup
is the 74th season since its establishment. It will feature 21 teams from the Maltese Premier League
, the First Division
and the champions of the Gozo First Division. The competition will begin on 10 November 2010 and end on 22 May 2011 with the Final from Ta' Qali Stadium. The defending champions are Valletta
, having won their 12th Maltese Cup last season and first since 2001. The winner will qualify to the second qualifying round of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League
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. This match took place on 10 November 2010.
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clubs which finished last season between 5th and 10th place in the league, the remaining eight clubs from the First Division and the reigning Gozo First Division champions. These matches took place from 12 to 14 November 2010.
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Maltese Cup
The U Bet FA Trophy, formerly known as the Rothman's Trophy, is a football competition that takes place in Malta.Widely known as the F.A. Trophy, it was a gift from the British by The Football Association in 1933. This followed a match between England and Italy, played in Rome in May 1933, to where...
is the 74th season since its establishment. It will feature 21 teams from the Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
, the First Division
Maltese First Division
The Maltese First Division 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.12 teams take part in the league...
and the champions of the Gozo First Division. The competition will begin on 10 November 2010 and end on 22 May 2011 with the Final from Ta' Qali Stadium. The defending champions are Valletta
Valletta F.C.
Valletta Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Valletta F.C. has the strongest support on the island...
, having won their 12th Maltese Cup last season and first since 2001. The winner will qualify to the second qualifying round of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League
2011–12 UEFA Europa League
The 2011–12 UEFA Europa League is the third season of the competition since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup. It began on 30 June 2011 with the first legs of the first qualifying round, and will end on 9 May 2012 with the final to be held at Stadionul Național in Bucharest, Romania...
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Calendar
Matches will begin on 10 November 2010 and conclude with the final on 22 May 2011. For the second straight year, four teams will receive a bye directly into the quarterfinals.| Round | Date | Fixtures | | New entrants | Venue |
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| Preliminary Round | November 10, 2010 | 1 | 2 | Centenary Stadium |
| First Round | November 13 and 14, 2010 | 8 | 15 | V. Tedesco Stadium Hibernians Ground Hibernians Ground Hibernians Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Paola, Malta. The Hibernians football ground was inaugurated on 9 November 1986. Hibernians became the first Maltese club to have their own football pitch... Centenary Stadium |
| Second Round | December 8, 2010 | 4 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium Hibernians Ground |
| Quarterfinals | March 18 and 19, 2011 | 4 | 4 | Ta' Qali National Stadium Hibernians Ground |
| Semifinals | May 14 and 15, 2011 | 2 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium |
| Final | May 22, 2011 | 1 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium |
Preliminary Round
Entering this round were two clubs from the Maltese First DivisionMaltese First Division
The Maltese First Division 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.12 teams take part in the league...
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First Round
Entering this round was the winner from the Preliminary Round along with the six Maltese Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
clubs which finished last season between 5th and 10th place in the league, the remaining eight clubs from the First Division and the reigning Gozo First Division champions. These matches took place from 12 to 14 November 2010.
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Second Round
Entering this round were the eight winners from the First Round. These matches took place on 19 January 2011.|}
Quarterfinals
Entering this round were the four winners from the Second Round along with the best four clubs from last year's Premier League competition.----
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Semifinals
Entering this round were the four winners from the Quarterfinals.----