Maltese First Division 2000-01
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The Maltese First Division 2000–01 (known as Rothmans First Division 2000-01 for sponsorship reasons) started on 9 September 2000 and finished on 29 April 2001. Gozo and Zurrieq
were the relegated teams from the Maltese Premier League 1999-00
. Marsaxlokk
and Qormi were the promoted teams from the Maltese Second Division
. Marsa finished as champions, by just one point, and were promoted to the Maltese Premier League 2001-02
alongside Lija Athletic
, who finished runners-up. Tarxien
and Zurrieq
were relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2001-02
. This was the second straight relegation for Zurrieq
, having been relegated from the Premier League the previous season. Ironically, Marsa suffered their only defeat at the hands of Zurrieq
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
C = Champions; R = Relegated; RP = Relegation playoffs
Zurrieq F.C.
Żurrieq Football Club is a football club in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It was founded in 1949 and is the club based in the town of Zurrieq in the South of Malta....
were the relegated teams from the Maltese Premier League 1999-00
Maltese Premier League 1999-00
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
. Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
and Qormi were the promoted teams from the Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division
The Maltese Second Division is the third-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese First Division and above Maltese Third Division...
. Marsa finished as champions, by just one point, and were promoted to the Maltese Premier League 2001-02
Maltese Premier League 2001-02
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
alongside Lija Athletic
Lija Athletic F.C.
Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
, who finished runners-up. Tarxien
Tarxien Rainbows F.C.
Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best...
and Zurrieq
Zurrieq F.C.
Żurrieq Football Club is a football club in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It was founded in 1949 and is the club based in the town of Zurrieq in the South of Malta....
were relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2001-02
Maltese Second Division 2001-02
The Maltese Second Division 2001–02 started on 29 September 2001 and ended on 19 May 2002.The relegated teams were Tarxien Rainbows and Zurrieq.The promoted teams were Msida SJ and Senglea Athletics...
. This was the second straight relegation for Zurrieq
Zurrieq F.C.
Żurrieq Football Club is a football club in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It was founded in 1949 and is the club based in the town of Zurrieq in the South of Malta....
, having been relegated from the Premier League the previous season. Ironically, Marsa suffered their only defeat at the hands of Zurrieq
Zurrieq F.C.
Żurrieq Football Club is a football club in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It was founded in 1949 and is the club based in the town of Zurrieq in the South of Malta....
Participating teams
The Maltese First Division 2000–01 was made up of these teams:- Gozo
- LijaLija Athletic F.C.Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
- Marsa
- MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk F.C.Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
- MostaMosta F.C.Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:...
- Qormi
- St.AndrewsSt. Andrews F.C.St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:...
- St. PatrickSt. Patrick F.C.St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:...
- TarxienTarxien Rainbows F.C.Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best...
- ZurrieqZurrieq F.C.Żurrieq Football Club is a football club in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It was founded in 1949 and is the club based in the town of Zurrieq in the South of Malta....
Changes from previous season
- Hamrun Spartans and Xghajra TornadoesXghajra Tornadoes F.C.Xghajra Tornadoes is a football club from the small seaside community of Xghajra, located in southeastern Malta. Founded in 1985, it currently competes in the Maltese Third Division....
were promoted from the First DivisionMaltese First DivisionThe Maltese First Division is the second-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese Premier League and above the Maltese Second Division. The league has been running for many years.12 teams take part in the league...
to the Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League 2000-01-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.They were replaced with Gozo FC and ZurrieqZurrieq F.C.Żurrieq Football Club is a football club in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It was founded in 1949 and is the club based in the town of Zurrieq in the South of Malta....
,both relegated from Maltese Premier League 1999-00Maltese Premier League 1999-00-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
. - GziraGzira UnitedGzira United Football Club is a Maltese football club from the outer harbour town of Gzira in central Malta, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division. The club was founded in 1947, and often plays in claret with light blue sleeves on the shirt, with white shorts and white socks.-Current...
and ZebbugZebbug RangersZebbug Rangers Football Club is a football club from the town of Zebbug in Malta, the club currently competes in the Maltese Second Division.In 1943,three men by the names of Mr Philip Borg who was from Floriana but took refuge in Zebbug because of the war,Mr.John Caruana who was from Cospicua and...
were relegated to the Second DivisionMaltese Second Division 2000-01The Maltese Second Division 2000-01 started on 16 September 2000 and ended on 14 May 2000.In this season the number of participants was dropped from 13 to 12.Gzira United and Zebbug Rangers were relegated from the First Division,while Balzan Youths and Luqa St.Andrews were promoted from the...
.They were replaced by MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk F.C.Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
,champions of Second Division 1999-00Maltese Second DivisionThe Maltese Second Division is the third-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese First Division and above Maltese Third Division...
, and Qormi,runner up of Second Division 1999-00Maltese Second DivisionThe Maltese Second Division is the third-highest division in Maltese football, behind the Maltese First Division and above Maltese Third Division...
Final League Table 2000-01
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marsa (C) | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 16 | 35 |
| 2 | Lija Athletic Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 20 | 34 |
| 3 | Qormi | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 19 | 32 |
| 4 | St.Patrick St. Patrick F.C. St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:... |
18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
| 5 | Mosta Mosta F.C. Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:... |
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 26 | 25 |
| 6 | Marsaxlokk Marsaxlokk F.C. Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949... |
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 22 | 25 |
| 7 | Gozo FC | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
| 8 | St.Andrews St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 37 | 20 |
| 9 | Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best... (R) |
18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 29 | 18 |
| 10 | Zurrieq Zurrieq F.C. Żurrieq Football Club is a football club in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It was founded in 1949 and is the club based in the town of Zurrieq in the South of Malta.... (R) |
18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 45 | 10 |
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
C = Champions; R = Relegated; RP = Relegation playoffs
| Champions and promotion to Maltese Premier League 2001-02 Maltese Premier League 2001-02 -First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... |
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| Runners-up and promotion to Maltese Premier League 2001-02 Maltese Premier League 2001-02 -First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... |
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| Relegation to Maltese Second Division 2001-02 Maltese Second Division 2001-02 The Maltese Second Division 2001–02 started on 29 September 2001 and ended on 19 May 2002.The relegated teams were Tarxien Rainbows and Zurrieq.The promoted teams were Msida SJ and Senglea Athletics... |
Top scorers
| Goals | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
 Kevin Loughborough |
St.Patrick St. Patrick F.C. St. Patrick Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Żabbar, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1912.-History:... |
|
 Johann Zammit |
Mosta Mosta F.C. Mosta Football Club are a Maltese football club from the second largest city in Malta of Mosta, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.-History:... |
|
| Matthew Calascione |
St. Andrews St. Andrews F.C. St. Andrews Football Club are a Maltese football club from the new urban town of St. Andrew's, Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division.-History:... |
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 Uwa Ogbodo |
Qormi | |
| Alan Tabone |
Lija Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |