Maltese First Division 2002-03
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The Maltese First Division 2002–03 started on 7 September 2002 and finished on 4 May 2003.Naxxar
and Lija
were relegated from Maltese Premier League
.Msida and Senglea were promoted from Maltese Second Division
. Msida were the champions and Balzan
were promoted to Maltese Premier League
.One must note that Msida were the champions of the Maltese Third Division 2000-01 and a year later they were the champions of the Maltese Second Division 2001-02
.Therefore they were promoted for three straight years to go to the top level
. Gozo and Xghajra
were relegated to Maltese Second Division
.
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
Naxxar Lions
Naxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
and Lija
Lija Athletic F.C.
Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
were relegated from Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League 2001-02
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.Msida and Senglea were promoted from Maltese Second Division
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...
. Msida were the champions and Balzan
Balzan Youths
Balzan Youths Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club were founded in 1937, and have never won any major honours.-History:...
were promoted to Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League 2003-04
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.One must note that Msida were the champions of the Maltese Third Division 2000-01 and a year later they were the champions of 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...
.Therefore they were promoted for three straight years to go to the top level
Football in Malta
Football in Malta is run by the Malta Football Association and was introduced to the Maltese Islands during British rule in the mid-19th century. The sport at the time was new to England, and was used as a means of entertainment for the soldiers stationed in Malta at the various barracks around...
. Gozo and Xghajra
Xghajra 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 relegated to Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division 2003-04
The Maltese Second Division 2003–04 started on 27 September 2003 and ended on 3 May 2004.-Participating teams:These teams contested the Maltese Second Division 2003–04:* Attard...
.
Paticipating Teams
The Maltese First Division 2002–03 was made up of these teams:- BalzanBalzan YouthsBalzan Youths Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club were founded in 1937, and have never won any major honours.-History:...
- Gozo
- LijaLija Athletic F.C.Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
- MqabbaMqabba F.C.Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:...
- Msida
- NaxxarNaxxar LionsNaxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
- Rabat
- Senglea
- 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:...
- XghajraXghajra 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....
Changes from previous season
- 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...
and 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:...
were promoted from the First DivisionMaltese First Division 2001-02The Maltese First Division 2001–02 started on 15 September 2001 and finished on 28 April 2002.Rabat and Xghajra were relegated from the Maltese Premier League.Mqabba and Balzan were promoted from Maltese Second Division.Marsaxlokk were the champions while Mosta were the runners-up.Both teams were...
to the Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League 2002-03-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.They were replaced by Naxxar LionsNaxxar LionsNaxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
and Lija AthleticLija Athletic F.C.Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
,both relegated from Maltese Premier League 2001-02Maltese Premier League 2001-02-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... - Qormi and 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:...
were relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2002-03Maltese Second Division 2002-03The Maltese Second Division 2002–03 started on 28 September 2002 and finished on 18 May 2003.These teams contested the Maltese Second Division 2002–03:* Attard* Dingli* Gzira* Luqa* Mellieha* Qormi* San Gwann* St.Andrews* Tarxien* Vittoriosa* Zebbug...
.They were replaced with Msida SJ,champions of Maltese Second Division 2001-02Maltese Second Division 2001-02The 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...
and Senglea Athletics,runner-up.
Final League Table 2002-03
| P | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Msida SJ (C) | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 45 | 20 | 36 |
| 2 | Balzan Youths Balzan Youths Balzan Youths Football Club is a Maltese football club from the village of Balzan, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club were founded in 1937, and have never won any major honours.-History:... |
18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 18 | 33 |
| 3 | Senglea Athletics | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 31 |
| 4 | Rabat Ajax | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 30 | 26 |
| 5 | Lija Athletic Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
| 6 | 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 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 23 |
| 7 | Naxxar Lions Naxxar Lions Naxxar Lions Football Club are a football club from the village of Naxxar in northern Malta.They were founded in 1920, and currently play in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | Mqabba Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 9 | Gozo FC (R) | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 34 | 17 |
| 10 | Xghajra Tornadoes Xghajra 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.... (R) |
18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 39 | 12 |
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 2003-04 Maltese Premier League 2003-04 -First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... |
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| Runners-up and promotion to Maltese Premier League 2003-04 Maltese Premier League 2003-04 -First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... |
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| Relegation to Maltese Second Division 2003-04 Maltese Second Division 2003-04 The Maltese Second Division 2003–04 started on 27 September 2003 and ended on 3 May 2004.-Participating teams:These teams contested the Maltese Second Division 2003–04:* Attard... |
Top scorers
| Goals | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
 Daniel Nwoke |
Msida | |
 William Borg |
Rabat | |
| Victor Egere |
Gozo | |
| Ikechukwu Chibueze |
Mqabba Mqabba F.C. Mqabba F.C. is a Maltese football club from Mqabba, a small village in south-western Malta. They were founded in 1957, and currently play in the Maltese First Division-History of Mqabba FC:... |
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| Jeremy Agius |
Msida |