2023
Matchday 23: Valletta 5 Zebbug R 1
New look Valletta comfortably saw off Żebbug Rangers in a one-sided match. Sporting a new strip, that combined a yellow shirt with blue shorts, the Citizens were all over their opponents as Thane Micallef’s men cruised to a comfortable win. After seven minutes on the clock, Jean Marie Ulrich Ngong picked Federico Falcone who...
Read MoreMatchday 22: Valletta 0 Balzan 0
Valletta and Balzan drew blanks in an opaque display on Friday at the Centenary Stadium. They were both looking for a massive lift following last week’s victories over Gzira and Floriana respectively. It was the Reds who had the better chances. The result extended Balzan’s unbeaten run to 10 matches as they continued to...
Read MoreMatchday 21: Valletta 2 Gzira U. 1
Valletta brought to an end a two-month victory drought when they overcame second-placed Gżira United by the odd goal in three. With this win, Valletta leapfrog Gudja United to a more comfortable mid-table position but Gżira drop important points in the battle for the runner-up spot. Gżira coach Darren Abdilla was forced to make...
Read MoreMosta protest not upheld
The Malta Football Association announced that its Protests Board had not upheld the protest filed by Mosta FC in relation to their BOV Premier League match against Valletta. The match, played on February 19 at the Hibernians Stadium, ended in a goalless draw. Therefore the result is to stand. Mosta had filed a protest...
Read MoreMatchday 20: Valletta 0 Mosta 0
Valletta and Mosta grinded out a goalless draw as both sides were denied by the woodwork in a match overshadowed by a goal-line controversy. The biggest talking point was the officials’ failure to award Valletta’s Federico Falcone a goal on 52 minutes when his goal-bound header looked to have crossed the line but was...
Read MoreFA Trophy Valletta 1 Hamrun S. 2
Ħamrun Spartans booked a place in the quarter-finals of the Izibet FA Trophy as they came from behind to beat Valletta 2-1. The Citizens held the upper hand for most of the first half, taking an early lead. However, during the second half, the Spartans improved to turn the score in their favour. Ħamrun...
Read MoreFormer Valletta FC committee member Joe Calleja passed away
Former Valletta FC committee member Joe Calleja (Zmerc) passed away. For several years Joe formed part of the Valletta FC committee. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Read MoreMatchday 19: Valletta 0 Hamrun S. 1
There’s no stopping the Ħamrun Spartans’ winning machine as the runaway Premier League leaders edged past Valletta to secure their eighth successive league victory. An Elvis Mashike goal after 20 minutes of play was enough for the Spartans to secure all three points that put them 14 points clear of nearest rivals Gżira United...
Read MoreMatchday 18: Valletta 1 Birkirkara 1
Two goals in the first half saw Valletta and Birkirkara cancel each other in a 1-1 stalemate produced at the National Stadium on Sunday. A point that leaves the Birkirkara camp unhappy as the Stripes now slip to three points behind second-placed Gżira United – on 35 points after 18 games, with a three-point...
Read MoreMatchday 17: Valletta 3 Sirens 3
Sirens earned a point after a brave second-half fightback against Valletta. Winston Muscat’s side found themselves 2-0 down within 40 minutes but battled back as the Citizens had to settle down for a draw. Paulo Vyctor Bento was Valletta’s chief tormentor as he had a hand in all Sirens’ three goals, which came from...
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