2015–16 Maltese FA Trophy

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]

2015–16 Maltese FA Trophy
Country Malta
Teams65
Defending championsBirkirkara
ChampionsSliema Wanderers (21 Times)
Runners-upBalzan

Birkirkara were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by Sliema Wanderers.

Format

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
RoundDate(s)Number of fixturesClubs
Preliminary round5 September 2015165 → 64
First round11–13 September 20151264 → 52
Second round23–25 October 20152052 → 32
Third round1 December 2015 – 6 January 20161632 → 16
Fourth round19–20 January 2016816 → 8
Quarter-finals19–20 April 201648 → 4
Semi-finals7–8 May 201624 → 2
Final14 May 201612 → 1

Preliminary round

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
Oratory Youths (1G) 5–1 Marsaskala (4)

First round

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
Kerċem Ajax (1G) 6–0 Kalkara (4)
St. Venera Lightnings (4) 5–3 Xagħra United (2G)
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) 0–5 Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
Attard (4) 1–3 (a.e.t.) Victoria Wanderers (1G)
Mtarfa (4) 1–0 St. Lucia (4)
Nadur Youngsters (1G) 1–0 Mdina Knights (4)
St. Lawrence Spurs (1G) 1–0 (a.e.t.) Oratory Youths (1G)
Xghajra Tornadoes (4) 0–1 Għajnsielem (1G)
Dingli Swallows (4) 2–0 Munxar Falcons (2G)

Second round

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
Zejtun (3) 1–0 Marsaxlokk (4)
Marsa (3) 2–4 Xewkija Tigers (1G)
Vittoriosa Stars (2) 2–0 Kerċem Ajax (1G)
St. Venera Lightnings (4) 2–1 Birżebbuġa (3)
Rabat Ajax (2) 4–1 Msida St. Joseph (3)
Kirkop United (3) 3–2 Mtarfa (4)
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)
Siggiewi (3) 0–3 Fgura United (2)
Swieqi United (3) 2–1 Ta' Xbiex (4)
Gżira United (2) 6–0 Sirens (3)
Żurrieq (3) 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)		 Għargħur(3)
Gudja United (2) 0–1 San Ġwann (2)
Għajnsielem (1G) 2–1 (a.e.t.) Dingli Swallows (4)
Melita (2) 3–1 Mġarr United (3)
Żabbar St. Patrick (3) 6–1 Nadur Youngsters (1G)
Victoria Wanderers (1G) 2–4 St. Lawrence Spurs (1G)
Żebbuġ Rangers (2) 4–1 Qrendi (3)

Third round

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
Birkirkara (1) 6–0 Kirkop United (3)
Mosta (1) 1–2 Hibernians (1)
Balzan (1) 2–1 Fgura United (2)
Xewkija Tigers (1G) 1–3 Valletta (1)
Floriana (1) 3–0 St. Lawrence Spurs (1G)
Vittoriosa Stars (2) 0–1 Sliema Wanderers (1)
Swieqi United (3) 2–4 St. Andrews (1)
Qormi (1) 1–0 Għajnsielem (1G)
Naxxar Lions (1) 0–1 Lija Athletic (2)
Pietà Hotspurs (2) 4–1 Zejtun (3)
St. Venera Lightnings (4) 0–2 Għargħur (3)
Pembroke Athleta (1) 3–0 San Ġwann (2)
Rabat Ajax (2) 1–4 Melita (2)
Żabbar St. Patrick (3) 0–3 Gżira United (2)
Żebbuġ Rangers (2) 1–4 Tarxien Rainbows (1)
St. George's F.C. (2) 1–0 Mqabba F.C. (2)

Fourth round

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
Hibernians (1) 1–2 Pembroke Athleta (1)
Floriana (1) 2–1 Lija Athletic (2)
Qormi (1) 1–4 (a.e.t.) Tarxien Rainbows (1)
St. Andrews (1) 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)		 Gżira United (2)
Balzan (1) 2–0 Melita (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

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
Balzan (1) 1–0 (a.e.t.) Tarxien Rainbows (1)
Sliema Wanderers (1) 2–1 St. Andrews (1)
Pembroke Athleta (1) 3–1 (a.e.t.) Pietà Hotspurs (2)
Birkirkara (1) 2–0 Floriana (1)

Semi-finals

Two semi-final matches were played 7–8 May 2016. The draw for the semi-final was held on 27 April 2016.[6]

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Sliema Wanderers (1) 1–0 Birkirkara (1)
Balzan (1) 3–1 (a.e.t.) Pembroke Athleta (1)

Final

The final was played 14 May 2016.

14 May 2016 Balzan (1)0–0 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)		Sliema Wanderers (1)Ta' Qali
17:00 CEST Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Marco Borg

See also

2015–16 Maltese Premier League

References
  1. "Malta FA Trpophy 2015/16". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  2. "FA Trophy:Season Rules". scoresway.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  3. "FA Trophy first and second round 2015/16 draws". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  4. "Holders Birkirkara drawn with Kirkop in FA Trophy third round". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  5. "Holders Birkirkara face Floriana in FA Trophy quarter-finals". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  6. "Holders Birkirkara paired with Sliema in FA Trophy semi-finals". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
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