Maltese First Division 2003-04
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The Maltese First Division 2003–04 (known as MIA First Division 2003-04 for sponsorship reasons) started on 13 September 2003 and finished on 9 May 2004.Marsa and Mosta
were relegated from Maltese Premier League
.Tarxien
and San Gwann
were promoted from Maltese Second Division
with the latter (San Gwann
) having won a promotion playoff against Vittoriosa
.St.Patrick
were the champions while Lija
were runners-up.Both were promoted to Maltese Premier League
.Tarxien
and Rabat wrer relegated to Maltese Second Division
with the former having just clinched promotion only to go straight down again.
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
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:...
were relegated from Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League 2002-03
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.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 San Gwann
San Gwann F.C.
San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
were promoted from Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division 2002-03
The 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...
with the latter (San Gwann
San Gwann F.C.
San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
) having won a promotion playoff against Vittoriosa
Vittoriosa Stars F.C.
Vittoriosa Stars Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Birgu, which currently played in the Maltese First Division.-Current season:The club is taking part in the BOV 1st Division of the Malta Football Association....
.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:...
were the champions while Lija
Lija Athletic F.C.
Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
were runners-up.Both were promoted to Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League 2004-05
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.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 Rabat wrer relegated to Maltese Second Division
Maltese Second Division 2004-05
The Maltese Second Division 2004-05 started on 25 September 2004 and ended on 9 May 2005.The Maltese Second Division 2004-05 was made up of these teams:* Attard* Dingli* Gzira* Melita* Mellieha* Qormi* Rabat* St.Andrews* Santa Venera* Tarxien...
with the former having just clinched promotion only to go straight down again.
Participating teams
The Maltese First Division 2003–04 was made up of these teams:- LijaLija Athletic F.C.Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta...
- Marsa
- 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:...
- 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:...
- 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
- San GwannSan Gwann F.C.San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
- 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:...
- 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...
Changes from previous season
- Msida SJ and Balzan YouthsBalzan 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:...
were promoted from the First DivisionMaltese First Division 2002-03The 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...
to the Premier LeagueMaltese Premier League 2003-04-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
.They were replaced by Marsa 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:...
,both relegated from Maltese Premier League 2002-03Maltese Premier League 2002-03-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
. - Gozo FC 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 relegated to the Maltese Second Division 2003-04Maltese Second Division 2003-04The 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...
.They were replaced by Tarxien RainbowsTarxien 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...
,champions of Maltese Second Division 2003-04Maltese Second Division 2003-04The 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...
and San GwannSan Gwann F.C.San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:...
,runners-up.
Final League Table 2003-04
| P | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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:... (C) |
18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 28 | 33 |
| 2 | Lija Athletic Lija Athletic F.C. Lija Athletic Football Club is a football team originating from the village of Lija, Malta... |
18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 31 | 24 | 32 |
| 3 | 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 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 21 | 29 |
| 4 | Senglea Athletics | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 36 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 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 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 34 | 26 |
| 6 | 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 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 27 | 25 |
| 7 | Marsa | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 31 | 25 |
| 8 | San Gwann San Gwann F.C. San Gwann Football Club are a Maltese football club from the outer harbour area urban town of San Gwann, which currently plays in the Maltese Second Division.-History:... |
18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
| 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 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 33 | 20 |
| 10 | Rabat Ajax (R) | 18 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 43 | 7 |
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 2004-05 Maltese Premier League 2004-05 -First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... |
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| Runners-up and promotion to Maltese Premier League 2004-05 Maltese Premier League 2004-05 -First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*... |
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| Relegation to Maltese Second Division 2004-05 Maltese Second Division 2004-05 The Maltese Second Division 2004-05 started on 25 September 2004 and ended on 9 May 2005.The Maltese Second Division 2004-05 was made up of these teams:* Attard* Dingli* Gzira* Melita* Mellieha* Qormi* Rabat* St.Andrews* Santa Venera* Tarxien... |
Top scorers
| Goals | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
 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:... |
|
 Simon Shead |
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... |
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| Chima Dozie |
Naxxar 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:... |
|
 Mark Tanti |
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:... |
|
| Thomas Caruana |
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:... |
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| Trevor Thomas |
Senglea | |
| Ibrahim Tarik |
Marsa |