Maltese Second Division 2000-01
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The Maltese Second Division 2000-01 (known as Rothmans Second Division 2000-01 due to sponsorship reasons) 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 Third
.The league was won by Mqabba
and Balzan Youths
finished as runners-up.Both were promoted to the Maltese First Division 2001-02
.This was two straight promotions for Balzan Youths.Santa Lucia
and Siggiewi
were relegated to the Maltese Third 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
Gzira United
Gzira 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 Zebbug Rangers
Zebbug Rangers
Zebbug 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 from the First Division
Maltese First Division
The 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...
,while 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:...
and Luqa St.Andrews
Luqa St. Andrew's F.C.
Luqa St. Andrew's Football Club are a Maltese football club from the south-western town of Luqa in Malta. Founded in 1934, the club currently competes in the Maltese Second Division.-Official Websites:*...
were promoted from the Third
Maltese Third Division
The Maltese Third Division is the lowest league level in Maltese football. There are currently 22 teams participating in the league....
.The league was won by 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:...
and 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:...
finished as runners-up.Both were promoted to the Maltese First Division 2001-02
Maltese First Division 2001-02
The 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...
.This was two straight promotions for Balzan Youths.Santa Lucia
St. Lucia F.C.
St. Lucia F.C. is a football team from the small urban locality of Santa Luċija in southern Malta. Founded in 1974, it is currently competing in the Maltese Third Division...
and Siggiewi
Siggiewi F.C.
Siggiewi F.C. is a football club from the village of Siggiewi in western Malta. Founded in 1945, It currently plays in the Maltese Second Division...
were relegated to the Maltese Third Division
Maltese Third Division
The Maltese Third Division is the lowest league level in Maltese football. There are currently 22 teams participating in the league....
.
Participating Teams
These teams contested the Maltese Second Division 2000-01:- AttardAttard F.C.Attard Football Club are a Maltese football club from the small village of Attard in central Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Third Division....
- 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:...
- DingliDingli SwallowsDingli Swallows Football Club is a Maltese football club from the small village of Dingli, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1948...
- 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...
- LuqaLuqa St. Andrew's F.C.Luqa St. Andrew's Football Club are a Maltese football club from the south-western town of Luqa in Malta. Founded in 1934, the club currently competes in the Maltese Second Division.-Official Websites:*...
- MelitaMelita F.C.Melita Football Club is a Maltese football club that represents the town of St. Julian's. The team currently plays in the First Division, Malta's second level of football.-Origins:...
- MelliehaMellieha S.C.Mellieħa S.C. is a Maltese sports club but primarily a football club based in Mellieha. Mellieha S.C. began as a football club in 1961 and has competed ever since. Their most notable achievement happened in 1992 when they won promotion to the Maltese Premier League...
- 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:...
- SiggiewSiggiewi F.C.Siggiewi F.C. is a football club from the village of Siggiewi in western Malta. Founded in 1945, It currently plays in the Maltese Second Division...
- Santa LuciaSt. Lucia F.C.St. Lucia F.C. is a football team from the small urban locality of Santa Luċija in southern Malta. Founded in 1974, it is currently competing in the Maltese Third Division...
- Santa VeneraSt. Venera Lightning F.C.St. Venera Lightnings Football Club is a football club from the small central Maltese town of Santa Venera.Founded in 1945, they currently compete in the Maltese Second Division.-Current squad:-External links:*....
- 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...
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 Qormi were promoted to the First DivisionMaltese First Division 2000-01The Maltese First Division 2000–01 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...
.They were replaced with Gzira UnitedGzira 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 Zebbug RangersZebbug 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...
,both relegated from First Division 1999-00Maltese 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...
. - St.GeorgesSt. George's F.C.St. George's Football Club is a Maltese football club from the city of Cospicua in the Mediterranean island of Malta, believed to be the oldest club on the island...
, Pembroke AthletaPembroke Athleta F.C.Pembroke Athleta F.C. are a Maltese football club from the town of Pembroke, which currently plays in the Maltese Third Division .Originally they were founded in 1962 but they were in an amateur level...
and GhaxaqGhaxaq F.C.Ghaxaq F.C. is a football club from the village of Ghaxaq in south-eastern Malta. Founded in 1950, it currently competes in the Maltese Third Division.-Current Squad:Official Website: http://www.ghaxaqfc.com...
were relegated to the Third DivisionMaltese Third DivisionThe Maltese Third Division is the lowest league level in Maltese football. There are currently 22 teams participating in the league....
.They were replaced with only 2 teams as the number of paticipants was dropped from 13 to 12.These were 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:...
,champions of Third Division,and Luqa St. AndrewsLuqa St. Andrew's F.C.Luqa St. Andrew's Football Club are a Maltese football club from the south-western town of Luqa in Malta. Founded in 1934, the club currently competes in the Maltese Second Division.-Official Websites:*...
,winners of play-offs.
2000-01 standings
| P | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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:... (C) |
22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 12 | 48 |
| 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:... |
22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 41 | 12 | 44 |
| 3 | Zebbug Rangers Zebbug Rangers Zebbug 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... |
22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 14 | 43 |
| 4 | Santa Venera Lightning St. Venera Lightning F.C. St. Venera Lightnings Football Club is a football club from the small central Maltese town of Santa Venera.Founded in 1945, they currently compete in the Maltese Second Division.-Current squad:-External links:*.... |
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40 | 29 | 33 |
| 5 | Mellieha Mellieha S.C. Mellieħa S.C. is a Maltese sports club but primarily a football club based in Mellieha. Mellieha S.C. began as a football club in 1961 and has competed ever since. Their most notable achievement happened in 1992 when they won promotion to the Maltese Premier League... |
22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 27 | 32 |
| 6 | Luqa St.Andrews Luqa St. Andrew's F.C. Luqa St. Andrew's Football Club are a Maltese football club from the south-western town of Luqa in Malta. Founded in 1934, the club currently competes in the Maltese Second Division.-Official Websites:*... |
22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 32 | 40 | 29 |
| 7 | Dingli Swallows Dingli Swallows Dingli Swallows Football Club is a Maltese football club from the small village of Dingli, which currently plays in the Maltese First Division. The club was founded in 1948... |
22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 27 |
| 8 | Gzira United Gzira United Gzira 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... |
22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
| 9 | Melita Melita F.C. Melita Football Club is a Maltese football club that represents the town of St. Julian's. The team currently plays in the First Division, Malta's second level of football.-Origins:... |
22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 10 | Attard Attard F.C. Attard Football Club are a Maltese football club from the small village of Attard in central Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Third Division.... |
22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 33 | 21 |
| 11 | Santa Lucia St. Lucia F.C. St. Lucia F.C. is a football team from the small urban locality of Santa Luċija in southern Malta. Founded in 1974, it is currently competing in the Maltese Third Division... (R) |
22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 39 | 18 |
| 12 | Siggiewi Siggiewi F.C. Siggiewi F.C. is a football club from the village of Siggiewi in western Malta. Founded in 1945, It currently plays in the Maltese Second Division... (R) |
22 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 47 | 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 First Division 2001-02 Maltese First Division 2001-02 The 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... |
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| Runners-up and promotion to Maltese First Division 2001-02 Maltese First Division 2001-02 The 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... |
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| Relegation to Maltese Third Division 2001-02 Maltese Third Division The Maltese Third Division is the lowest league level in Maltese football. There are currently 22 teams participating in the league.... |