| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16 August 2025 – May 2026 |
← 2024–25 2026–27 →
All statistics correct as of 29 July 2025. | |
The 2025–26 Maltese Premier League (referred to as the YoHealth Malta Premier for sponsorship reasons)[1] is the 111st season of top-flight league football in Malta. The season will begin on 16 August 2025 and ends May 2026.[2]
Teams
[edit]The league consisted of twelve teams; the top ten teams from the previous season, and two teams promoted from the 2024–25 Maltese Challenge League. Ħamrun Spartans entered the season as defending champions for three consecutive seasons.
Location of teams in 2025–26 Maltese Premier League
| Team | In league since | City |
|---|---|---|
| Birkirkara | 1990 | Birkirkara |
| Floriana | 1986 | Floriana |
| Gżira United | 2016 | Gżira |
| Ħamrun Spartans | 2016 | Ħamrun |
| Hibernians | 1945 | Paola |
| Marsaxlokk | 2022 | Marsaxlokk |
| Mosta | 2011 | Mosta |
| Naxxar Lions | 2023 | Naxxar |
| Sliema Wanderers | 2023 | Sliema |
| Tarxien Rainbows | 2025 | Tarxien |
| Valletta | 2025 | Valletta |
| Żabbar St. Patrick | 2024 | Zabbar |
Venues
[edit]The matches will be played mainly at the Ta' Qali National Stadium and the Tony Bezzina Stadium. However, the Centenary Stadium, the Gozo Stadium and the Victor Tedesco Stadium will be used for other matches.
| Ta' Qali | Ta' Qali | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta' Qali National Stadium | Centenary Stadium | ||
| Capacity: 16,997 | Capacity: 3,000 | ||
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| Paola | Ħamrun | Xewkija | |
| Tony Bezzina Stadium | Victor Tedesco Stadium | Gozo Stadium | |
| Capacity: 2,968 | Capacity: 1,962 | Capacity: 1,644 | |
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Personnel and kits
[edit]| Team | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Shirt sponsor (sleeve) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkirkara |  Stefano De Angelis[3]
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Nike | McDonald's | Inter Sport (Bottom) | |
| Floriana |  Daniel Portela[4]
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Errea | Boggi | Go & Fun (Right) | |
| Gżira United | Clive Mizzi[5]
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Errea | Miracles Food (Left) | ||
| Ħamrun Spartans | Giacomo Modica[6]
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Puma | JP (Home Kit), Mercury (Away Kit) | Meridianbet, Besteam audio, Visit Malta (Bottom) | Ta' Fonzu (Right), Tescoma (Left) |
| Hibernians |  Branko Nišević[7]
|
Joma | Bezzina | ||
| Marsaxlokk | Enzo Potenza[8]
|
Errea | 1padel | Mr. Fitz Restaurant Marsaxlokk (Left) | |
| Mosta |  Joseph Grech[9]
|
Macron | Simply Clean | Highbet (Top), Teamsport (Bottom) | |
| Naxxar Lions | George Vella[10]
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Joma | VC Service Station | Zarb Coaches, Haier Air Conditioner (Top), McQueen, Sammut Concrete Supplies (Bottom) | Fastdrop (Right),Hi Koki, Würth, Falcotra (Left) |
| Sliema Wanderers | Paul Zammit[11]
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Adidas | NMGroup, Inter Wetter | Visit Malta (Top), Thomas Smith, Zarb Coaches (Bottom) | Fonicom (Left), Domnic Sciberras Roof Repair (Right) |
| Tarxien Rainbows | Jacques Scerri[12]
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Errea | Cassar | ||
| Valletta | Thane Micallef[13]
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Nike | Iniala | Intersport | |
| Żabbar St. Patrick | Aniello Parisi[14]
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Adidas | The Shoreline |
Format
[edit]The new league format, which came into being from the 2024–25 season, the Maltese Premier League will be made up of 12 teams and be split into an Opening Round and Closing Round.[16][17] The Opening Round will see each of the 12 teams play each other once before the league is then split between a Top 6 and a Bottom 6, allowing for the teams in each of those splits to play each other another time.[18] Once the ranking is set, each team will go back down to 0 points and start from scratch in the Closing Round, where the same process will be repeated.
The league champions and the teams for UEFA competitions are determined as follow:[16]
- If both the Opening Round and the Closing Round are won by the same team:
- The winners of the Opening and the Closing Rounds are declared the league champions and qualify for the UEFA Champions League;
- Second placed teams in the Opening Round and the Closing Round qualify for the UEFA Conference League;
- If the same team finishes second in both the Opening and the Closing Rounds, a playoff match between third placed teams in the Opening Round and the Closing Round is played for the remaining spot in the UEFA Conference League;
- If the champions of the Opening Round are placed second in the Closing Round, and the champions of the Closing Round are placed second in the Opening Round:
- A playoff match between the champions of the Opening and the Closing Round is played to determine the league champions;
- A playoff match between third placed teams in the Opening Round and the Closing Round is played for the remaining spot in the UEFA Conference League;
- Otherwise, a Final Four tournament between winners and runners-up of the Opening and the Closing Rounds is played (if the same team finishes second in both the Opening and the Closing Rounds, the third placed team with the best aggregate points is included in the Final Four tournament), with the teams seeded based on the aggregate points.
Opening Round
[edit]First phase
[edit]League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floriana | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 | Qualification for the Top Six |
| 2 | Marsaxlokk | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 | |
| 3 | Hibernians | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 4 | |
| 4 | Sliema Wanderers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 5 | Mosta | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Birkirkara | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 7 | Ħamrun Spartans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Qualification for the Play-Out |
| 8 | Valletta | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | Żabbar St. Patrick | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 1 | |
| 10 | Tarxien Rainbows | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 1 | |
| 11 | Gżira United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 1 | |
| 12 | Naxxar Lions | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 24 August 2025. Source: Malta Football Association
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).
Results
[edit]Closing Round
[edit]First phase
[edit]League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birkirkara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Top Six |
| 2 | Floriana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Gżira United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Ħamrun Spartans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Hibernians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Marsaxlokk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Mosta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Play-Out |
| 8 | Naxxar Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Sliema Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Tarxien Rainbows | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Valletta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Żabbar St. Patrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: 16 August 2025. Source: Malta Football Association
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).
Results
[edit]See also
[edit]- 2025–26 Maltese Challenge League
- 2025–26 Maltese National Amateur League
- 2025–26 Maltese National Amateur League II
- 2025–26 Maltese FA Trophy
References
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- ^ "Jacques Scerri confirmed as Tarxien Rainbows coach - maltafootball.com". MaltaFootball.com. 3 June 2025.
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- ^ "Zabbar SP jestendu l-kuntratt tal-kowċ Aniello Parisi għal sena oħra" [Zabbar SP extend coach Aniello Parisi's contract for another year]. talk.mt (in Maltese). 26 May 2025. Archived from the original on 21 June 2025.
- ^ "Malta FA and Würth Ink 2-Year Agreement for Referee Kits". Malta FA. 12 October 2023.
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