2020–21 Maltese Premier League
The 2020–21 Maltese Premier League will be the 106th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-flight league football in Malta. Floriana are the defending champions, having won their 26th title the previous season.
Season | 2020–21 |
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Dates | 11 September 2020 – May 2021 |
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 8 March 2020. |
Teams
Sixteen teams will compete in the league which will include the two teams promoted from the First Division. The promoted teams are Żejtun Corinthians, who will be playing their first season in the top division, and Lija Athetlic.
Team | In league since | City | Training Stadium | Capacity |
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Balzan | 2011 | Balzan | St. Aloysius Sports and Recreational Complex | 100 |
Birkirkara | 1990 | Birkirkara | Mgarr Ground | 0 |
Floriana | 1986 | Floriana | Independence Arena | 0 |
Gudja United | 2019 | Gudja | Louis Azzopardi Stadium | |
Gżira United | 2016 | Gżira | Gzira Football Ground | 0 |
Ħamrun Spartans | 2016 | Ħamrun | Victor Tedesco Stadium | 6,000 |
Hibernians | 1945 | Paola | Hibernians Ground | 2,968 |
Lija Athletic | 2020 | Lija | Lija Stadium | 500 |
Mosta | 2011 | Mosta | Charles Abela Memorial Stadium | 600 |
St. Lucia | 2019 | Santa Luċija | Grawnd Santa Luċija | |
Senglea Athletic | 2017 | Senglea | Corradino C | 100 |
Sirens | 2019 | St. Paul's Bay | Sirens Stadium | 600 |
Sliema Wanderers | 1984 | Sliema | Tigne Sports Complex | 1,000 |
Tarxien Rainbows | 2008 | Tarxien | Tony Cassar Sports Ground | 1,000 |
Valletta | 1944 | Valletta | Sirens Stadium | 600 |
Żejtun Corinthians | 2020 | Żejtun | ||
Personnel and kits
Team | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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Balzan | Joma | Investors Mutual Limited | |
Birkirkara | Adidas | McDonald's | |
Floriana | Joma | Scotts Supermarket, Guess?, Go & Fun, Chanlai Auto Dealer, Evergreen Greengrocer, Terranova, Cafe' Pascucci | |
Gudja United | Givova | All Nuts, Emilio Bilocca Handy Man | |
Gżira United | Puma | ||
Ħamrun Spartans | Joma | Mach Power | |
Hibernians | Joma | Bezzina | |
Lija Athletic | Macron | The Falzon Group Of Companies | |
Mosta | Macron | Dimbros, Nilmar | |
Senglea Athletic | Givova | Palumbo | |
Sirens | Macron | Teamsport, Gillieru Harbour Hotel, Valyou Supermarket | |
Sliema Wanderers | Adidas | North Key Real-Estate, Zarb Coaches | |
St. Lucia | Macron | Multivend | |
Tarxien Rainbows | Erreà | Cassar Ship Repairs | |
Valletta | Puma | Iniala | |
Żejtun Corinthians | Adidas |
Managerial changes
Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
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Tarxien Rainbows | Resign | 21 May 2020[1] | Pre-season | 12 June 2020[2] | ||
Gudja United | 21 May 2020[1] | 16 June 2020[3] | ||||
Gżira United | 29 May 2020[4] | 24 June 2020[5] | ||||
Valletta | 13 June 2020[6] | 18 June 2020[7] | ||||
Mosta | Mutual consent | 16 June 2020[8] | 21 June 2020[9] | |||
Balzan | End of caretaker | 22 June 2020[10] | 22 June 2020[10] | |||
References
- Farrugia, Jordi (21 May 2020). "Josef Mansueto u Demis Paul Scerri jħallu lil Gudja United u Tarxien Rainbows rispettivament" (in Maltese). Net News. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Muscat takes over at Tarxien Rainbows". Times of Malta. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- Camilleri, Valhmor (16 June 2020). "Zammit to take over at Gudja United". Times of Malta. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- Camilleri, Valhmor (29 May 2020). "Zammit leaves Gżira United". Times of Malta. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Darren Abdilla re-appointed Gzira United coach". MaltaFootball.com. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- Camilleri, Valhmor (13 June 2020). "Tedesco parts way with Valletta". Times of Malta. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Valletta FC appoint Jesmond Zerafa as their new coach". Valletta F.C. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Mark Miller no longer Mosta FC coach". MaltaFootball.com. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- Camilleri, Valhmor (21 June 2020). "Filipovic named new Mosta coach". Times of Malta. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- Camilleri, Valhmor (22 June 2020). "Miller named as new Balzan coach". Times of Malta. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
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