The 2015–16 Maltese FA Trophy was the 78th version of the knockout tournament. The competition started on 5 September 2015 and ended on 14 May 2016.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Teams | 65 |
| Defending champions | Birkirkara |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Sliema Wanderers (21st title) |
| Runner-up | Balzan |
Birkirkara were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by Sliema Wanderers.
Format edit
This version of the Maltese FA Trophy was a single elimination tournament contested by 65 teams. The winner, Sliema Wanderers, earned a spot in the Europa League. Sliema were unable to obtain a UEFA license. As a result, the berth was given to the fourth-placed team of the Premier League. Matches which were level after regulation went to extra time and then penalties to determine a winner.[2]
Schedule edit
| Round | Date(s) | Number of fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary round | 5 September 2015 | 1 | 65 → 64 |
| First round | 11–13 September 2015 | 12 | 64 → 52 |
| Second round | 23–25 October 2015 | 20 | 52 → 32 |
| Third round | 1 December 2015 – 6 January 2016 | 16 | 32 → 16 |
| Fourth round | 19–20 January 2016 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 19–20 April 2016 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | 7–8 May 2016 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 14 May 2016 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
Preliminary round edit
One preliminary match was played on 5 September 2015.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 18 August 2015.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2015 | ||
Oratory Youths (1G)
|
5–1 | Marsaskala (4) |
First round edit
Twelve first round matches were played between 11–13 September 2015.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 18 August 2015.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 September 2015 | ||
| Kerċem Ajax (1G)
|
6–0 | Kalkara (4) |
| St. Venera Lightnings (4) | 5–3 | Xagħra United (2G)
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| 12 September 2015 | ||
| Luqa St. Andrew's (4) | 0–4 | Xewkija Tigers (1G)
|
| Ghaxaq (4) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Marsaxlokk (4) |
| Għarb Rangers (2G)
|
0–4 | Ta' Xbiex (4) |
| Qala Saints (2G)
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0–5 | Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
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| Attard (4) | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Victoria Wanderers (1G)
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| Mtarfa (4) | 1–0 | St. Lucia (4) |
| 13 September 2015 | ||
| Nadur Youngsters (1G)
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1–0 | Mdina Knights (4) |
| St. Lawrence Spurs (1G)
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1–0 (a.e.t.) | Oratory Youths (1G)
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| Xghajra Tornadoes (4) | 0–1 | Għajnsielem (1G)
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| Dingli Swallows (4) | 2–0 | Munxar Falcons (2G)
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Second round edit
Twenty second round matches were played between 23–25 October 2015.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 18 August 2015.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2015 | ||
| Rabat Ajax (2) | 4–1 | Msida St. Joseph (3) |
| Gżira United (2) | 6–0 | Sirens (3) |
| Gudja United (2) | 0–1 | San Ġwann (2) |
| Żebbuġ Rangers (2) | 4–1 | Qrendi (3) |
| 24 October 2015 | ||
| Zejtun (3) | 1–0 | Marsaxlokk (4) |
| Marsa (3) | 2–4 | Xewkija Tigers (1G)
|
| St. Venera Lightnings (4) | 2–1 | Birżebbuġa (3) |
| Kirkop United (3) | 3–2 | Mtarfa (4) |
| Siggiewi (3) | 0–3 | Fgura United (2) |
| Swieqi United (3) | 2–1 | Ta' Xbiex (4) |
| Żurrieq (3) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) |
Għargħur(3) |
| Melita (2) | 3–1 | Mġarr United (3) |
| 25 October 2015 | ||
| Vittoriosa Stars (2) | 2–0 | Kerċem Ajax (1G)
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| Ħamrun Spartans (2) | 0–1 | St. George's F.C. (2) |
| Lija Athletic (2) | 2–1 | Mellieħa (3) |
| Senglea Athletic (2) | 1–2 | Pietà Hotspurs (2) |
| Mqabba F.C. (2) | 5–3 | Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
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| Għajnsielem (1G)
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2–1 (a.e.t.) | Dingli Swallows (4)
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| Żabbar St. Patrick (3) | 6–1 | Nadur Youngsters (1G)
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| Victoria Wanderers (1G)
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2–4 | St. Lawrence Spurs (1G)
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Third round edit
Sixteen third round matches were played between 1 December 2015 and 6 January 2016. The draws for the third and fourth round were held on 27 October 2015.[4]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2015 | ||
| St. George's F.C. (2) | 1–0 | Mqabba F.C. (2) |
| 2 December 2015 | ||
| Pietà Hotspurs (2) | 4–1 | Zejtun (3) |
| St. Venera Lightnings (4) | 0–2 | Għargħur (3) |
| Rabat Ajax (2) | 1–4 | Melita (2) |
| Żabbar St. Patrick (3) | 0–3 | Gżira United (2) |
| 9 December 2015 | ||
| Birkirkara (1) | 6–0 | Kirkop United (3) |
| Balzan (1) | 2–1 | Fgura United (2) |
| Floriana (1) | 3–0 | St. Lawrence Spurs (1G)
|
| Pembroke Athleta (1) | 3–0 | San Ġwann (2) |
| 15 December 2015 | ||
| Mosta (1) | 1–2 | Hibernians (1) |
| Swieqi United (3) | 2–4 | St. Andrews (1) |
| 16 December 2015 | ||
| Vittoriosa Stars (2) | 0–1 | Sliema Wanderers (1) |
| Qormi (1) | 1–0 | Għajnsielem (1G)
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| Naxxar Lions (1) | 0–1 | Lija Athletic (2) |
| Żebbuġ Rangers (2) | 1–4 | Tarxien Rainbows (1) |
| 6 January 2016 | ||
| Xewkija Tigers (1G)
|
1–3 | Valletta (1) |
Fourth round edit
Eight fourth round matches were played between 19–20 January 2016. The draws for the third and fourth round were held on 27 October 2015.[4]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 January 2016 | ||
| Qormi (1) | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | Tarxien Rainbows (1) |
| Balzan (1) | 2–0 | Melita (2) |
| 20 January 2016 | ||
| Hibernians (1) | 1–2 | Pembroke Athleta (1) |
| Floriana (1) | 2–1 | Lija Athletic (2) |
| St. Andrews (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) |
Gżira United (2) |
| Pietà Hotspurs (2) | 3–2 | St. George's F.C. (2) |
| Birkirkara (1) | 1–0 | Valletta (1) |
| Għargħur (3) | 1–2 | Sliema Wanderers (1) |
Quarter-finals edit
Four quarter-final matches were played 19–20 April 2016. The draw for the quarter-final was held on 3 February 2016.[5]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 April 2016 | ||
| Balzan (1) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Tarxien Rainbows (1) |
| Sliema Wanderers (1) | 2–1 | St. Andrews (1) |
| 20 April 2016 | ||
| Pembroke Athleta (1) | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Pietà Hotspurs (2) |
| Birkirkara (1) | 2–0 | Floriana (1) |
Semi-finals edit
Two semi-final matches were played 7–8 May 2016. The draw for the semi-final was held on 27 April 2016.[6]
| 7 May 2016 | Sliema Wanderers (1) | 1–0 | Birkirkara (1) | Ta' Qali |
| 17:00 CEST | Denni  45' |
Report | Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Glen Tonna |
Final edit
The final was played 14 May 2016.
See also edit
External links edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Malta FA Trophy 2015/16". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "FA Trophy:Season Rules". scoresway.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ a b c "FA Trophy first and second round 2015/16 draws". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Holders Birkirkara drawn with Kirkop in FA Trophy third round". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Holders Birkirkara face Floriana in FA Trophy quarter-finals". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Holders Birkirkara paired with Sliema in FA Trophy semi-finals". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 28 February 2016.