2020–21 Gibraltar National League

The 2019–20 Gibraltar National League season is the second season of the new Gibraltar National League in Gibraltar, and the 122nd season of football on the territory overall. There are no reigning champions this season, as the previous season was declared null and void as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] It is currently unconfirmed when the season is due to kick off. Instead of qualifying for the 2021–22 UEFA Europa League, teams placed 2nd, 3rd and the 2021 Rock Cup winners will qualify for the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League.

Gibraltar National League
The Victoria Stadium where each match is played
Season2020–21

Format

The structure of the league will follow that of the previous season.[2] Teams will play one round of games as a single league, before splitting into two groups: the Championship Group contested by the top 6 sides, and the Challenge Group between the bottom 6 sides. The winners of the Challenge Group will receive the GFA Challenge Trophy and receive a bye to the second round of the next season's Rock Cup.

Teams
Location of the stadium where all teams play

The following 12 teams are currently anticipated to contest the 2020–21 Gibraltar National League, as of 28 May 2020. League positions from the previous season represent where teams stood when the season was abandoned.

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Team Manager Captain Kit manufacturer Club sponsor 2019–20
Boca Gibraltar Stephen Vaughan Jr. Julio Bado Forever 17 Total Sports Management 10th
Bruno's Magpies Brian Perez Joma GVC Holdings
Chestertons		 5th
College 1975 Ángel Espinosa Nazim Hughes Joma 12th
Europa Rafa Escobar Liam Walker Jako La Parrilla
Betfred		 1st
Europa Point Ian Hendon Antony Moulds Hope + Glory Isolas 8th
Glacis United Michele Di Piedi (player-manager) Nike 11th
Lincoln Red Imps William Roy Chipolina adidas Mansion.com 3rd
Lions Gibraltar Albert Ferri Alberto Caravaca Givova 6th
Lynx Albert Parody Givova (home)
Zaror (away)		 Resolve Salvage & Fire 4th
Manchester 62 David Wilson Robert Montovio Joma CEPSA GIB 9th
Mons Calpe Luis Manuel Blanco Kivan Castle Joma 7th
St Joseph's Raúl Procopio Baizán Boro Joma M Price 2nd

Managerial Changes
Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Lincoln Red Imps Germán Crespo Mutual consent 20 May 2020 Pre-season William 28 May 2020[3]
Bruno's Magpies Juan Maria Sánchez 31 May 2020
Boca Gibraltar Craig Cowell Moved to U23 Manager 1 June 2020 Stephen Vaughan Jr. 1 June 2020[4]

References
  1. "Gibraltar National League Season Declared Null and Void". gibraltarfa.com. Gibraltar Football Association. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. Restructuring of the Domestic Men's Senior League Gibraltar FA. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  3. Club Statement - New Head Coach Appointed Lincoln Red Imps FC. 28 May 2020. 28 May 2020.
  4. New Technical Team Announced Boca Gibraltar. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
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