Maltese FA Trophy
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The FA Trophy, currently known as the Meridianbet FA Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual football cup competition that takes place in Malta. The cup was founded in 1933; following a match between England and Italy, played in Rome in May 1933, to where a number of pro-British Maltese supporters travelled to support the English side. The Football Association as recognition donated a silver trophy to be played on the model of the FA Cup.
Organising body | Malta Football Association |
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Founded | 1933; 91 years ago (1933) |
Region | Malta |
Number of teams | 67 |
Qualifier for | UEFA Europa Conference League |
Domestic cup(s) | Maltese Super Cup |
Current champions | Sliema Wanderers (22nd title) |
Most successful club(s) | Sliema Wanderers (22nd title) |
Television broadcasters | TVMSports+ (live matches) |
Website | matchcentre.mfa.com.mt |
2023–24 Maltese FA Trophy |
The team who wins the cup wins a place in the First qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. This competition is now played on a knock-out basis between all the senior clubs in the Maltese and Gozitan football pyramids. The cup winners play a match for the Maltese Super Cup against the league champions of the season.