2022–23 Maltese FA Trophy
![]() Birkirkara Fans Before Maltese FA Trophy Final 2023 | |
Tournament details | |
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Country | Malta |
Dates | 15 November 2022 - 30 April 2023 |
Defending champions | Floriana |
Final positions | |
Champions | Birkirkara (6th title) |
Runner-up | Marsaxlokk |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 42 |
Goals scored | 153 (3.64 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Pablo Vinicius De Moraes Ferreira (5 Goals) |
All statistics correct as of 30 May 2023. |
The 2022–23 Maltese FA Trophy, officially named IZIBET FA Trophy due to sponsorship reasons, is the 85th edition of the football cup competition, the FA Trophy. The winners of the Maltese FA Trophy will earn a place in the first qualifying round of the 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League. The first round of games started on 15 November 2022.[1]
Floriana were the defending champions. But were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Santa Lucia.
Preliminary round
[edit]Twelve preliminary round matches played on 15–22 November 2022. The draw for the preliminary round was held on 26 October 2022.[2][1]
15 November 2022 | Mqabba (2) | 3–2 | Victoria Hotspurs ![]() | Ta' Qali |
20:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Slawomir Olucha |
15 November 2022 | Marsa (2) | 2–3 | Melita (2) | Ħamrun |
21:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium Referee: Emanuel Grech |
16 November 2022 | Naxxar Lions (2) | 5–1 | Oratory Youths ![]() | Ta' Qali |
18:30 CEST |
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| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Daniel Portelli |
16 November 2022 | Attard (2) | 3–2 | Birżebbuġa St. Peter's (3) | St. Paul's Bay |
20:30 CEST |
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| Stadium: Sirens Stadium Referee: Stefan Pace |
16 November 2022 | St. Andrews (2) | 0–4 | Żabbar St. Patrick (3) | Ta' Qali |
21:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Glen Tonna |
16 November 2022 | Kalkara (3) | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Tarxien Rainbows (2) | Ħamrun |
21:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium Referee: Jo-Anna Vassallo |
17 November 2022 | Swieqi United (2) | 3–0 | Fgura United (2) | Ħamrun |
21:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium Referee: Andrea Sciriha |
19 November 2022 | Nadur Youngsters ![]() | 7–1 | Vittoriosa Stars (2) | Kerċem |
13:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Kerċem Ajax Stadium Referee: Daniel Portelli |
19 November 2022 | Xewkija Tigers ![]() | 2–0 | Lija Athletic (2) | Kerċem |
15:30 CEST | Stadium: Kerċem Ajax Stadium Referee: Matthew De Gabriele |
20 November 2022 | Kercem Ajax ![]() | 3–2 | Marsaskala (2) | Kerċem |
12:15 CEST |
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| Stadium: Kerċem Ajax Stadium Referee: Alex Johnson |
20 November 2022 | Ghajnsielem ![]() | 5–0 | Qrendi (2) | Kerċem |
14:45 CEST |
| Stadium: Kerċem Ajax Stadium Referee: Fyodor Zammit |
22 November 2022 | Sannat Lions ![]() | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Qala Saints ![]() | Kerċem |
18:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Kerċem Ajax Stadium Referee: Jason Portelli |
Round of 32
[edit]Sixteen Matches were played on 13–15 January. The draw for the Round of 32 and Round of 16 was held on 4 January 2023. The draws were held by Malta FA Director of Football Operations Stephen Azzopardi together with former Malta national team player Michael Mifsud and Franco Degabriele Chief Commercial Officer of IZIBET. The Round of 32 featured all 14 clubs across the Premier League, who entered the competition in this round.
13 January 2023 | Hibernians (1) | 3–1 | Żurrieq (2) | Ta' Qali |
18:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Andrea Sciriha |
13 January 2023 | Sirens (1) | 1–0 | Mqabba (2) | Ta' Qali |
21:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Slawomir Olucha |
14 January 2023 | Birkirkara (1) | 4–0 | Nadur Youngsters ![]() | Ta' Qali |
14:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann |
14 January 2023 | Attard (2) | 2–8 | Kerċem Ajax ![]() | Ħamrun |
14:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium Referee: Andrea Naudi |
14 January 2023 | Balzan (1) | 4–0 | Tarxien Rainbows (2) | Ta' Qali |
17:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Daniel Portelli |
14 January 2023 | Mtarfa (2) | 1–2 | Qala Saints ![]() | Ħamrun |
17:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium Referee: Etienne Mangion |
14 January 2023 | Żejtun Corinthians (2) | 0–5 | Marsaxlokk (1) | Ta' Qali |
20:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Fyodor Zammit |
15 January 2023 | Valletta (1) | 5–1 | Żabbar St. Patrick (3) | Ta' Qali |
11:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Emanuel Grech |
15 January 2023 | Gudja United (1) | 2–1 | Naxxar Lions (2) | Ta' Qali |
14:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Malcolm Spiteri |
15 January 2023 | Gzira United (1) | 2–0 | Sliema Wanderers (2) | Paola |
14:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Tony Bezzina Stadium Referee: Matthew De Gabriele |
15 January 2023 | Pietà Hotspurs (1) | 2–0 | Xewkija Tigers ![]() | Ħamrun |
14:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium Referee: Ezekiel Barbara |
15 January 2023 | Ħamrun Spartans (1) | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Għajnsielem ![]() | Xewkija |
15:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Gozo Stadium Referee: Ishmael Barbara |
15 January 2023 | Melita (2) | 0–3 | Mosta (1) | Ta' Qali |
17:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Daniel Casha |
15 January 2023 | Floriana (1) | 0–1 | Santa Lucia (1) | Paola |
17:00 CEST | Stadium: Tony Bezzina Stadium Referee: Alex Johnson |
15 January 2023 | San Ġwann (2) | 3–1 | Mġarr United (3) | Ħamrun |
17:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium Referee: Jo-Anna Vassallo |
15 January 2023 | Swieqi United (2) | 1–0 | Żebbuġ Rangers (1) | Ta' Qali |
20:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Stefan Pace |
Round of 16
[edit]Eight Matches were played on 7, 8, and 15 February. The draw for the Round of 32 and Round of 16 was held on 4 January 2023. The draws were held by Malta FA Director of Football Operations Stephen Azzopardi together with former Malta national team player Michael Mifsud and Franco Degabriele Chief Commercial Officer of IZIBET. The round includes at least two teams from the Maltese Challenge League San Ġwann and Swieqi United, and two clubs representing from Gozo Football League are Kerċem Ajax and Qala Saints. On 8 and 9 February the Malta Football Association Postponed six matches because of bad weather in Malta, and they played on 15 February.
7 February 2023 | Mosta (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–2 p) | Swieqi United (2) | Ta' Qali |
18:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Emanuel Grech |
8 February 2023 | Pietà Hotspurs (1) | 0–2 | San Ġwann (2) | Ħamrun |
19:30 CEST |
| Stadium: Victor Tedesco Stadium Referee: Slobodan Petrovic |
15 February 2023 | Balzan (1) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Birkirkara (1) | Ta' Qali |
17:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Matthew De Gabriele | |
Penalties | ||||
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Note: The match was originally scheduled to be played on 8 February, but was postponed due to bad weather in Malta. |
15 February 2023 | Hibernians (1) | 8–0 | Kerċem Ajax ![]() | Paola |
18:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Tony Bezzina Stadium Referee: Daniel Casha | ||
Note: The match was originally scheduled to be played on 8 February, but was postponed due to bad weather in Malta. |
15 February 2023 | Gzira United (1) | 3–0 | Qala Saints ![]() | Ta' Qali |
18:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Slawomir Olucha | ||
Note: The match was originally scheduled to be played on 9 February, but was postponed due to bad weather in Malta. |
15 February 2023 | Valletta (1) | 1–2 | Ħamrun Spartans (1) | Ta' Qali |
20:20 CEST |
| Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann | ||
Note: The match was originally scheduled to be played on 8 February, but was postponed due to bad weather in Malta. The match, originally scheduled for 19:30 local time, was delayed 50 minutes to prevent overlap with the match between Balzan and Birkirkara, which had end the match by Penalty shootout. |
15 February 2023 | Santa Lucia (1) | 0–2 | Marsaxlokk (1) | Paola |
20:30 CEST |
| Stadium: Tony Bezzina Stadium Referee: Glen Tonna | ||
Note: The match was originally scheduled to be played on 9 February, but was postponed due to bad weather in Malta. |
15 February 2023 | Gudja United (1) | 1–0 | Sirens (1) | Ta' Qali |
20:30 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Darryl Agius | ||
Note: The match was originally scheduled to be played on 8 February, but was postponed due to bad weather in Malta. |
Quarter-finals
[edit]The matches were played on 25 and 26 February 2023. The draw for the Quarter-final was held on 17 February 2023. The draws were held by former Malta international defender Brian Said and Franco Degabriele from Izibet in the presence of Malta FA Director Football Operations Stephen Azzopardi. The round includes one team from the second tier, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition: San Ġwann.
25 February 2023 | Gzira United (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Gudja United (1) | Ta' Qali |
14:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Slobodan Petrovic | |
Penalties | ||||
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25 February 2023 | Birkirkara (1) | 1–0 | Ħamrun Spartans (1) | Ta' Qali |
16:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Ishmael Barbara |
26 February 2023 | Mosta (1) | 5–0 | San Ġwann (2) | Ta' Qali |
14:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Darryl Agius |
26 February 2023 | Hibernians (1) | 0–1 | Marsaxlokk (1) | Ta' Qali |
16:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Andrea Sciriha |
Semi-finals
[edit]The matches were played on 25 and 26 April 2023. The draw for the Semi-final was held on 15 April 2023. In the Semi-finals, there are 4 clubs left. All from Maltese Premier League.
25 April 2023 | Marsaxlokk (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Gzira United (1) | Ta' Qali |
19:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Malcolm Spiteri | |
Penalties | ||||
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26 April 2023 | Birkirkara (1) | 4–3 | Mosta (1) | Ta' Qali |
19:00 CEST |
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| Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Referee: Philip Farrugia |
Final
[edit]The match was played on 30 April 2023.
Birkirkara reached their eleventh Maltese FA Trophy finals having won it five times. Marsaxlokk reached their second finals and never won it. This will be the first time both clubs meet each other in the final. The last time Birkirkara and Marsaxlokk met together in the FA Trophy was the 2007–08 season in the Quarter-finals when Birkirkara beat Marsaxlokk by 2–1.
30 April 2023 | Birkirkara (1) | 2–0 | Marsaxlokk (1) | Ta' Qali |
16:00 CEST |
| Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Attendance: 4,128 Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann |
Top scorers
[edit]- As of 30 May 2023
Television rights
[edit]The following matches were broadcast live on TVMSports+:
Round | TVMSports+ |
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Round of 32 | Gzira United vs Sliema Wanderers |
Round of 16 | Balzan vs Birkirkara |
Quarter-finals | Birkirkara vs Ħamrun Spartans |
Semi-finals | Marsaxlokk vs Gżira United Birkirkara vs Mosta |
Final | Birkirkara vs Marsaxlokk |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Busuttil, Antoine (2022-11-02). "Izibet FA Trophy 2022/23 preliminary round fixtures released". MaltaFootball. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ Busuttil, Antoine (2022-10-26). "Izibet FA Trophy 2022/23 preliminary round draws". MaltaFootball. Retrieved 2022-11-07.