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2024–25 Maltese FA Trophy

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2024–25 Maltese FA Trophy
Tournament details
CountryMalta
Dates7 December 2024 – 18 May 2025
Defending championsSliema Wanderers
Final positions
ChampionsHibernians
Runners-upBirkirkara
Tournament statistics
Matches played38
Goals scored136 (3.58 per match)

All statistics correct as of 18 May 2025.

The 2024–25 Maltese FA Trophy (officially: Meridianbet FA Trophy) was the 87th edition of the football cup competition, the FA Trophy. After winning the competition, Hibernians have earned a place in the second qualifying round of the 2025–26 UEFA Conference League. Sliema Wanderers were the defending cup holders.

Preliminary round

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Seven preliminary round matches were played on 7 December 2024, featuring the teams from the 2024–25 Maltese Challenge League, 2024–25 Gozo First Division, and the four semi-finalists of the 2024–25 Maltese National Amateur League. However, thirteen teams were awarded a bye to the first round The draw was held on 12 November 2024 by Malta FA Director of Football Operations Stephen Azzopardi.[1]

7 December 2024 Żebbuġ Rangers (2) 6–1Oratory Youths Gozo (1)St. Paul's Bay
14:00 CET
  • Souza 45'
Stadium: Sirens Stadium
7 December 2024 Valletta (2) 3–1 (a.e.t.)Nadur Youngsters Gozo (1)Ħamrun
14:00 CET Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium
7 December 2024 Mgarr United (2)2–3 Victoria Wanderers Gozo(1) Pembroke
15:00 CET Stadium: Luxol Stadium
7 December 2024 Sirens (2) 3–1Santa Lucia (2)Ħamrun
16:30 CET Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium
7 December 2024 Swieqi United (2) 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(8–7 p)
Mtarfa (2)Pembroke
17:30 CET Stadium: Luxol Stadium
7 December 2024 Tarxien Rainbows (2) 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)
Mellieħa (3)Ta' Qali
18:30 CET Stadium: Centenary Stadium

Round of 32

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Sixteen matches were played between 10–12 January, featuring the seven preliminary round winners, the twelve teams from the 2024–25 Maltese Premier League, and the thirteen teams given preliminary round byes.

The draw for the Round of 32 and Round of 16 was held on 18 December 2024. The draws were held by Malta FA Director of Football Operations Stephen Azzopardi together with former Malta national team player Andrew Cohen and Byron Falzon Commercial Officer of IZIBET.

10 January 2025 Żurrieq (2) 1–0 (a.e.t.)Mellieħa (3)Ta' Qali
Stadium: Centenary Stadium
10 January 2025 Sirens (2)0–2 Qrendi (3) Ta' Qali
Stadium: Centenary Stadium
10 January 2025 Naxxar (1) 4–2 (a.e.t.)Melita (3)Ta' Qali
Stadium: Centenary Stadium
10 January 2025 Pieta (2)1–5 Marsa (3) Ta' Qali
Stadium: Centenary Stadium
11 January 2025 Birkirkara (1) 2–1Balzan (1)Ta' Qali
Stadium: Centenary Stadium
11 January 2025 Hamrun Spartans (1) 5–0Swieqi (3)Ta' Qali
Stadium: Centenary Stadium
11 January 2025 Marsaxlokk (1)0–3 Mosta (1) Ta' Qali
Stadium: Centenary Stadium
12 January 2025 Floriana (1) 2–0Xewkija Tigers Gozo(1)
12 January 2025 Gudja United (1)0–5 Gżira United (1)
12 January 2025 Qala Saints Gozo(1) 2–0St. Andrews (2)
12 January 2025 Hibernians (1) 3–0Żebbuġ Rangers (2)
12 January 2025 Valletta (2) 4–0Victoria Wanderers Gozo(1)
12 January 2025 Fgura United (2) 3–1Attard (3)

Round of 16

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Eight matches were played between 4–6 February, featuring the 16 Round of 32 winners.

4 February 2025 Qala Saints Gozo(1)0–3 Hibernians (1)
4 February 2025 Fgura United (2)0–3 Birkirkara (1)
5 February 2025 Gżira United (1)0–1 (a.e.t.) Valletta (2)
5 February 2025 Marsa (3)0–4 Sliema Wanderers (1)
5 February 2025 Mosta (1) 4–0Qrendi (3)
6 February 2025 Victoria Hotspurs (4)1–4 Floriana (1)
6 February 2025 Żurrieq (2)0–4 Naxxar (1)

Quarter-finals

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Four matches were played between 5–6 March, featuring the 8 Round of 16 winners.

5 March 2025 Hamrun Spartans (1) 2–0Sliema Wanderers (1)Paola
18:00 CEST
Stadium: Tony Bezzina Stadium
Referee: Fyodor Zammit
5 March 2025 Birkirkara (1) 3–1 (a.e.t.)Valletta (2)Ta' Qali
19:00 CEST
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann
5 March 2025 Floriana (1) 2–0Mosta (1)Paola
21:00 CEST
Stadium: Tony Bezzina Stadium
Referee: Glen Tonna
6 March 2025 Hibernians (1) 2–0Naxxar (1)Ta' Qali
19:00 CEST
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Malcolm Spiteri

Semi-finals

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Two matches will be played 14 May, featuring the 4 quarter-final winners.

14 May 2025 Hamrun Spartans (1)1–2 Hibernians (1) Ta' Qali
20:45 CEST
Report
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann
14 May 2025 Birkirkara (1) 2–1Floriana (1)Ta' Qali
18:00 CEST
Report
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Slobodan Petrovic

Final

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18 May 2025 Birkirkara1–2 Hibernians Ta' Qali
18:30 CEST
  • Maia de Silva 72'
Report
Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium
Referee: Malcolm Spiteri

References

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  1. ^ Busuttil, Antoine (2024-11-12). "Meridianbet FA Trophy Preliminary Round draw". MaltaFootball. Retrieved 2024-11-12.