Independence Cup (Malta)

The Independence Cup was a football competition that took place in Gozo, Malta.

The cup holders in 2010 were Victoria Hotspurs who won the cup after beating Sannat Lions 7–0 in the 2009 final at the newly refurbished Sannat Ground. This competition was played on a knock-out basis between the clubs of the First Division. The first Independence Cup took place in the season 1964–1965 — that is the same year that Malta gained its independence. Generally the final was held on the Independence Day – that is 21 September.

Format

Six teams of the First Division were chosen by lot to participate in the preliminary round. The winning three teams would join the remaining team and would participate in the semi-finals of the Independence Cup

Cup Winners

Here is a complete list of the past champions of the Independence Cup.

Club Times
Nadur Youngsters 10
Ghajnsielem 6
Victoria Hotspurs 4
Xewkija Tigers 4
Xagħra United 3
Sannat Lions 2
Zebbug Rovers 1
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