2020–21 Maltese Challenge League
The 2020–21 Maltese Challenge League is the (referred to as the BOV Challenge League for sponsorship reasons), the second-level league football in Malta. This was the first season to take place under the new Challenge League brand. [1]
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 September 2020 – May 2021 |
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 30 January 2021. | |
Teams
Sixteen teams will compete in the league which will include the two teams promoted from the Second Division.[2]
| Team | Finishing position last season | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fgura United | 9th | Fgura | Gudja Ground | 1,000 |
| Marsa | 1st in Second Division (promoted) | Marsa | Luxol Sports Ground | 800 |
| Marsaxlokk | 3rd in Second Division (promoted) | Marsaxlokk | Marsaxlokk Ground | 1,000 |
| Mqabba | 14th | Mqabba | Victor Tedesco Stadium | 6,000 |
| Naxxar Lions | 4th | Naxxar | Centenary Stadium | 2,000 |
| Pembroke Athleta | 5th | Pembroke | Luxol Sports Ground | 800 |
| Pietà Hotspurs | 8th | Pietà | ||
| Qormi | 11th | Qormi | Thomaso Ground | 500 |
| Qrendi | 3rd | Qrendi | Luxol Sports Ground | 800 |
| San Ġwann | 2nd in Second Division (promoted) | San Ġwann | Centenary Stadium | 2,000 |
| St. Andrews | 6th | St. Andrew's, Malta | Luxol Sports Ground | 800 |
| St. George's | 13th | Cospicua | Centenary Stadium | 2,000 |
| Swieqi United | 10th | Swieqi | Luxol Sports Ground | 800 |
| Vittoriosa Stars | 12th | Birgu | Tony Cassar Sports Ground | 1,000 |
| Żebbuġ Rangers | 7th | Żebbuġ | Żebbuġ Ground | 1,000 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pembroke Athleta | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 14 | +21 | 39 | Promotion to the 2021–22 Maltese Premier League |
| 2 | Marsa | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 13 | +22 | 35 | |
| 3 | San Ġwann | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 16 | +11 | 30 | Qualification for the relegation play-offs |
| 4 | Swieqi United | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 19 | +14 | 30 | |
| 5 | Pietà Hotspurs | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 24 | |
| 6 | Qrendi | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 34 | −10 | 24 | |
| 7 | Naxxar Lions | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 21 | −1 | 23 | |
| 8 | Vittoriosa Stars | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 20 | −1 | 23 | |
| 9 | Żebbuġ Rangers | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 22 | +7 | 22 | |
| 10 | Marsaxloxx | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 12 | +10 | 21 | |
| 11 | Fgura United | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 31 | −9 | 19 | Relegation to the 2021-22 Maltese National Amateur League |
| 12 | St. Andrews | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 25 | −5 | 18 | |
| 13 | Mqabba | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 26 | −12 | 17 | |
| 14 | St. George's | 14 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 29 | −23 | 3 | |
| 15 | Qormi | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 37 | −27 | 2[lower-alpha 1] |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 January 2021. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference
Notes:
- Qormi received a 5 point deduction for breaching the League's Payment Regulations.[3]
References
- "BOV Challenge League". Malta Football Association. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- "2020-21 BOV Premier League set for exciting start". Malta Football Association. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- "MFA Challenge League". Malta Football Association. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
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