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.

2011–2012 Xewkija Tigers 2010–2011 SK Victoria Wanderers 2009–2010 Victoria Hotspurs 2008–2009 Victoria Hotspurs 2007–2008 Nadur Youngsters 2006–2007 Nadur Youngsters 2005–2006 Nadur Youngsters 2004–2005 Nadur Youngsters 2003–2004 Xewkija Tigers 2002–2003 Ghajnsielem 2001–2002 Nadur Youngsters 2000–2001 Xewkija Tigers 1999–2000 Zebbug Rovers 1998–1999 Sannat Lions 1997–1998 Victoria Hotspurs 1996–1997 Sannat Lions 1995–1996 Nadur Youngsters 1994–1995 Nadur Youngsters 1993–1994 Nadur Youngsters 1992–1993 Xewkija Tigers 1991–1992 Xagħra United 1990–1991 Xagħra United 1989–1990 Nadur Youngsters 1988–1989 Xagħra United 1987–1988 Ghajnsielem

1986–1987 was not held 1985–1986 was not held 1984–1985 was not held 1983–1984 was not held 1982–1983 was not held 1981–1982 was not held 1980–1981 was not held 1979–1980 was not held 1978–1979 was not held 1977–1978 was not held 1976–1977 was not held 1975–1976 was not held 1974–1975 was not held 1973–1974 was not held 1972–1973 was not held 1971–1972 Ghajnsielem 1970–1971 Ghajnsielem 1969–1970 Ghajnsielem 1968–1969 was not held 1967–1968 Nadur Youngsters 1966–1967 was not held 1965–1966 Ghajnsielem 1964–1965 Victoria Hotspurs

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

External links

• Gozo FA