2016–17 Maltese FA Trophy
| Country |
 Malta | ||
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| Teams | 65 | ||
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The 2016–17 Maltese FA Trophy is the 79th version of the tournament. This version of the competition began on 3 September 2016 and will end on 20 May 2017.[1]
Format
The Maltese FA Trophy this season will be a single elimination tournament between 65 teams. The winner of the tournament will earn a place in the Europa League. Matches which are level after regulation will go to extra time and additionally to penaties to determine a winner, if necessary.[2]
Schedule
| Round | Date(s) | Number of fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary round | 3 September 2016 | 1 | 65 → 64 |
| First round | 9–11 September 2016 | 12 | 64 → 52 |
| Second round | 21–23 October 2016 | 20 | 52 → 32 |
| Third round | 29 November 2016 – 11 January 2017 | 16 | 32 → 16 |
| Fourth round | 17–18 January 2017 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 18–19 February 2017 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | 13–14 May 2017 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 20 May 2017 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
Preliminary round
One preliminary match was played on 3 September 2016.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Xghajra Tornadoes (4) | 1–2 |  Għarb Rangers (2G)
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First round
Twelve first round matches were played 9–11 September 2016.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkop United (4) | 4–0 | Marsaskala (4) |
| Mdina Knights (4) | 1–5 | Victoria Hotspurs (1G)
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| Kalkara (4) | 2–3 | Għajnsielem (1G)
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| Oratory Youths (1G) |
5–0 | Dingli Swallows (4) |
| Msida St. Joseph (4) | 1–0 | Luqa St. Andrew's (4) |
| Nadur Youngsters (1G) |
7–1 | Għarb Rangers (2G)
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| Mtarfa (4) | 0–7 | Xagħra United (1G)
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| Ta' Xbiex (4) | 0–2 | Munxar Falcons (2G)
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| St. Lucia (4) | 0–3 | Kerċem Ajax (1G)
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| Qala Saints (2G) |
0–6 | Xewkija Tigers (1G)
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| St. Venera Lightnings (4) | 0–3 | Victoria Wanderers (1G)
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| St. Lawrence Spurs (2G) |
3–0 | Żurrieq (4) |
Second round
Twenty second round matches were played 21–23 October 2016.[1] The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.[3]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkop United (4) | 0–1 | Pietà Hotspurs (2) |
| Msida St. Joseph (4) | 0–1 | Mqabba F.C. (2) |
| Marsaxlokk (3) | 0–4 | San Ġwann (3) |
| Qormi (2) | 1–4 | Xewkija Tigers (1G)
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| Munxar Falcons (2G) |
0–8 | Għargħur (2) |
| Mellieħa (3) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) | Birżebbuġa (3) |
| Melita (2) | 1–2 | Victoria Wanderers (1G)
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| Attard (3) | 1–5 | Vittoriosa Stars (2) |
| Żebbuġ Rangers (2) | 2–0 | Fgura United (2) |
| Kerċem Ajax (1G) |
3–3 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Marsa (2) |
| Lija Athletic (2) | 5–0 | St. Lawrence Spurs (2G)
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| Mġarr United (3) | 2–1 | Żabbar St. Patrick (3) |
| Senglea Athletic (2) | 7–1 | Xagħra United (1G)
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| Naxxar Lions (2) | 1–4 | Għajnsielem (1G)
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| Qrendi (3) | 2–1 | Oratory Youths (1G)
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| Rabat Ajax (2) | 1–2 | Sirens (2) |
| St. George's F.C. (3) | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Siggiewi (3) |
| Ghaxaq (3) | 0–4 | Nadur Youngsters (1G)
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| Swieqi United (3) | 3–0 | Gudja United (3) |
| Victoria Hotspurs (1G) |
1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Zejtun (3) |
Third round
Sixteen third round matches will be played between 29 November 2016 – 11 January 2017.[1] The draw for the third and fourth rounds was held 25 October 2016.[4]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta (1) | – | San Ġwann (3) |
| Għargħur (2) | – | Tarxien Rainbows (1) |
| Floriana (1) | – | Birżebbuġa (3) |
| St. Andrews (1) | 3–0 | Birkirkara (1) |
| Balzan (1) | – | Żebbuġ Rangers (2) |
| Senglea Athletic (2) | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Hibernians (1) |
| Victoria Wanderers (1G) |
– | Mġarr United (3) |
| Nadur Youngsters (1G) |
– | Hamrun Spartans (1) |
| Vittoriosa Stars (2) | – | Gżira United (1) |
| Sirens (2) | – | Pembroke Athleta (1) |
| Marsa (2) | 3–2 | Xewkija Tigers (1G)
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| Swieqi United (3) | – | Qrendi (3) |
| Sliema Wanderers (1) | 3–2 | Mosta (1) |
| Siggiewi (3) | – | Mqabba F.C. (2) |
| Victoria Hotspurs (1G) |
– | Għajnsielem (1G)
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| Pietà Hotspurs (2) | 0–2 | Lija Athletic (2) |
Fourth round
Eight fourth round matches will be played 17–18 January 2017.[1] The draw for the third and fourth rounds was held 25 October 2016.[4]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sliema Wanderers (1) | – | Swieqi United (3)/Qrendi (3) |
| Lija Athletic (2) | – | Għargħur (2)/Tarxien Rainbows (1) |
| Vittoriosa Stars (2)/Gżira United (1) | – | Senglea Athletic (2) |
| Floriana (1)/Birżebbuġa (3) | – | Victoria Hotspurs (1G)/ Għajnsielem (1G)
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| Marsa (2) | – | Sirens (2)/Pembroke Athleta (1) |
| Nadur Youngsters (1G)/Hamrun Spartans (1) |
– | Siggiewi (3)/Mqabba F.C. (2) |
| Balzan (1)/Żebbuġ Rangers (2) | – | Valletta (1)/San Ġwann (3) |
| Victoria Wanderers (1G)/Mġarr United (3) |
– | St. Andrews (1) |
See also
2016–17 Maltese Premier League
External links
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "The FA Trophy 2016/17". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "FA Trophy:Season Rules". scoresway.com. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- 1 2 3 "FA Trophy 2016/17 First Round and Second Round draws". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- 1 2 "Sliema Wanderers take on Mosta in FA Trophy third round". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
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