Maltese First Division 2005-06
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The Maltese First Division 2005–06 (known as BOV First Division 2005-06 for sponsorship reasons) started on 10 September 2005 and finished on 14 May 2006. Lija F.C.
and St. Patrick F.C.
were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2004-05
.Tarxien Rainbows
and St.Andrews
were the promoted teams.St. Georges
were the champions and Marsa were the runners-up.Both were promoted to the Premier League
.Lija Athletic
and St. Andrews
were relegated.This was two straight relegations for Lija while St. Andrews were send back down having just been promoted.
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
Lija Athletic F.C.
Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
and St. Patrick F.C.
St. Patrick F.C.
St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:...
were the teams which were relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2004-05
Maltese Premier League 2004-05
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.Tarxien Rainbows
Tarxien Rainbows F.C.
Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best...
and St.Andrews
St. Andrews F.C.
St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:...
were the promoted teams.St. Georges
St. George's F.C.
St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island...
were the champions and Marsa were the runners-up.Both were promoted to the Premier League
Maltese Premier League 2006-07
The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:...
.Lija Athletic
Lija Athletic F.C.
Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
and St. Andrews
St. Andrews F.C.
St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:...
were relegated.This was two straight relegations for Lija while St. Andrews were send back down having just been promoted.
Participating teams
The Maltese First Division 2005–06 was made up of these teams:- LijaLija Athletic F.C.Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
- Marsa
- MqabbaMqabba F.C.Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:...
- NaxxarNaxxar LionsNaxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
- San GwannSan Gwann F.C.San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
- Senglea
- St. Andrew'sSt. Andrews F.C.St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:...
- St. George'sSt. George's F.C.St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island...
- St.PatrickSt. Patrick F.C.St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:...
- TarxienTarxien Rainbows F.C.Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best...
Changes from previous season
- Hamrun Spartans and MostaMosta F.C.Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:...
were promoted from the First DivisionMaltese First Division 2004-05The Maltese First Division 2004–05 started on 5 September 2004 and finished on 15 May 2005.Balzan and Hamrun were relegated from the Premier League.St.Georges and Gozo were promoted from Maltese Second Division with the latter having won a promotion playoff against Gzira to clinch promotion.Hamrun...
to the Premier LagueMaltese Premier League 2005-06-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.They were replaced by Lija AthleticLija Athletic F.C.Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
and St. PatrickSt. Patrick F.C.St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:...
,both relegated from the Maltese Premier League 2004-05Maltese Premier League 2004-05-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... - Balzan YouthsBalzan YouthsBalzan Youths Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club were founded in 1937, and have never won any major honours.-History:...
and Gozo FC were relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2005-06Maltese Second Division 2005-06The Maltese Second Division 2005-06 started on 24 September 2005 and ended on 8 May 2006.-Participating Teams:The Maltese Second Division 2005-06 was made up of these teams:* Attard...
.They were replaced by Tarxien RainbowsTarxien Rainbows F.C.Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best...
and St. AndrewsSt. Andrews F.C.St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:...
Final League Table 2005-06
| P | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St.George's St. George's F.C. St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island... (C) |
18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 14 | 35 |
| 2 | Marsa | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 20 | 33 |
| 3 | Mqabba Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best... |
18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 29 |
| 5 | Senglea Athletics | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 23 | 27 |
| 6 | St.Patrick St. Patrick F.C. St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:... |
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 22 | 26 |
| 7 | San Gwann San Gwann F.C. San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
| 8 | Naxxar Lions Naxxar Lions Naxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 32 | 38 | 20 |
| 9 | Lija Athletic Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... (R) |
18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 33 | 18 |
| 10 | St.Andrews St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... (R) |
18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 40 | 8 |
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 2006-07 Maltese Premier League 2006-07 The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:... |
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| Runners-up and promotion to Maltese Premier League 2006-07 Maltese Premier League 2006-07 The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:... |
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| Relegation to Maltese Second Division 2006-07 Maltese Second Division 2006-07 The Maltese Second Division 2006-07 started on 23 September 2006 and ended on 6 May 2007.Lija Athletic and St.Andrews were the relegated teams.The promoted teams were Birzebbuga St.Peters, Santa Venera Lightning and Rabat Ajax... |
Top scorers
| Goals | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
 Chima Dozie |
Naxxar Naxxar Lions Naxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
|
 Mark Tanti |
St. Patrick St. Patrick F.C. St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:... |
|
| Gilbert Martin |
Marsa | |
| Uchenna Anywanna |
Mqabba Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
|
| Karl Sciberras |
San Gwann San Gwann F.C. San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
|
| Anthony Ewurum |
St. Georges St. George's F.C. St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island... |
2005/2006 Results
To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column.| Lija Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
Marsa | Mqabba Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
Naxxar Naxxar Lions Naxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
San Gwann San Gwann F.C. San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
Senglea | St. Andrews St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... |
St.Georges St. George's F.C. St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island... |
St.Patrick St. Patrick F.C. St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:... |
Tarxien Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best... |
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| Lija Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
0-3 | 1-1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 1-2 | |
| Marsa | 0-0 | 2-0 | 4-2 | 2-2 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 3-1 | 0-2 | |
| Mqabba Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
3-1 | 4-0 | 4-1 | 1-0 | 1-2 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | |
| Naxxar Naxxar Lions Naxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
0-1 | 0-4 | 2-5 | 4-0 | 3-2 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | |
| San Gwann San Gwann F.C. San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
2-0 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 2-1 | |
| Senglea | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 2-1 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1-0 | 1-0 | |
| St. Andrews St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... |
3-2 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-3 | 1-1 | 2-2 | |
| St. George's St. George's F.C. St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island... |
1-2 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 1-0 | 2-2 | 1-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 | |
| St. Patrick St. Patrick F.C. St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:... |
2-1 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 5-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 | |
| Tarxien Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best... |
2-0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3-1 | 1-0 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 1-1 |