2020–21 Maltese Premier League
Season | 2020–21 |
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Dates | 11 September 2020 – May 2021 |
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 8 March 2020. |
The 2020–21 Maltese Premier League will be the 106th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-flight league football in Malta. Floriana are the defending champions, having won their 26th title the previous season.
Teams
Sixteen teams will compete in the league – the two teams promoted from the First Division. The promoted teams are Zejtun Corinthians (Who will be playing their first season in the top division). and Lija Athetlic.
Team | In league since | City | Training Stadium | Capacity |
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Balzan | 2011 | Balzan | St. Aloysius Sports and Recreational Complex | 100 |
Birkirkara | 1990 | Birkirkara | Mgarr Ground | 0 |
Floriana | 1986 | Floriana | Independence Arena | 0 |
Gudja United | 2019 | Gudja | Louis Azzopardi Stadium | |
Gżira United | 2016 | Gżira | Gzira Football Ground | 0 |
Ħamrun Spartans | 2016 | Ħamrun | Victor Tedesco Stadium | 6,000 |
Hibernians | 1945 | Paola | Hibernians Ground | 2,968 |
Lija Athletic | 2020 | Lija | Lija Stadium | 500 |
Mosta | 2011 | Mosta | Charles Abela Memorial Stadium | 600 |
St. Lucia | 2019 | Santa Luċija | Grawnd Santa Luċija | |
Senglea Athletic | 2017 | Senglea | Corradino C | 100 |
Sirens | 2019 | St. Paul's Bay | Sirens Stadium | 600 |
Sliema Wanderers | 1984 | Sliema | Tigne Sports Complex | 1,000 |
Tarxien Rainbows | 2008 | Tarxien | Tony Cassar Sports Ground | 1,000 |
Valletta | 1944 | Valletta | Sirens Stadium | 600 |
Zejtun Corinthians | 2020 | Żejtun |
Personnel and kits
Team | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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Balzan | Ludvig Bartolo (caretaker) | Joma | Investors Mutual Limited |
Birkirkara | André Paus | Adidas | McDonald's |
Floriana | Vincenzo Potenza | Joma | Scotts Supermarket, Guess?, Go & Fun, Chanlai Auto Dealer, Evergreen Greengrocer, Terranova, Cafe' Pascucci |
Gudja United | Cyril Buttigieg | Givova | All Nuts, Emilio Bilocca Handy Man |
Gżira United | Puma | ||
Ħamrun Spartans | Manuele Blasi | Joma | Mach Power |
Hibernians | Stefano Sanderra | Joma | Bezzina |
Lija Athletic | Joseph Galea | Macron | The Falzon Group Of Companies |
Mosta | Macron | Dimbros, Nilmar | |
Senglea Athletic | Giorgio Roselli | Givova | Palumbo |
Sirens | Steve D'Amato | Macron | Teamsport, Gillieru Harbour Hotel, Valyou Supermarket |
Sliema Wanderers | Andrea Pisanu | Adidas | North Key Real-Estate, Zarb Coaches |
St. Lucia | Paul Schembri | Macron | Multivend |
Tarxien Rainbows | Winston Muscat | Erreà | Cassar Ship Repairs |
Valletta | Jesmond Zerafa | Puma | Iniala |
Zejtun Corinthians | Orosco Anonam | Adidas |
- Additionally, referee kits are made by Adidas, sponsored by TeamSports and FXDD.
Managerial changes
Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
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Tarxien Rainbows | Demis Paul Scerri | Resign | May 2020 | Pre-season | Winston Muscat | 12 June 2020 |
Gżira United | Paul Zammit | 29 May 2020 | ||||
Valletta | Giovanni Tedesco | 13 June 2020 | Jesmond Zerafa | 17 June 2020 | ||
Mosta | Mark Miller | Sacked | 16 June 2020 |