2020–21 Maltese Premier League
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 which will include the two teams promoted from the First Division. The promoted teams are Żejtun Corinthians, who will be playing their first season in the top division, and Lija Athetlic.Team | In league since | City | Training Stadium | Capacity |
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 |
Żejtun Corinthians | 2020 | Żejtun |
Personnel and kits
Team | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
Balzan | Mark Miller | 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 | Darren Abdilla | Puma | |
Ħamrun Spartans | Mark Buttigieg | Joma | Mach Power |
Hibernians | Stefano Sanderra | Joma | Bezzina |
Lija Athletic | Joseph Galea | Macron | The Falzon Group Of Companies |
Mosta | Davor Filipovic | 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 |
Żejtun 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 |
Tarxien Rainbows | Demis Paul Scerri | Resign | 21 May 2020 | Pre-season | Winston Muscat | 12 June 2020 |
Gudja United | Josef Mansueto | Resign | 21 May 2020 | Pre-season | Jesmond Zammit | 16 June 2020 |
Gżira United | Paul Zammit | Resign | 29 May 2020 | Pre-season | Darren Abdilla | 24 June 2020 |
Valletta | Giovanni Tedesco | Resign | 13 June 2020 | Pre-season | Jesmond Zerafa | 18 June 2020 |
Mosta | Mark Miller | Mutual consent | 16 June 2020 | Pre-season | Davor Filipovic | 21 June 2020 |
Balzan | Ludvig Bartolo | End of caretaker | 22 June 2020 | Pre-season | Mark Miller | 22 June 2020 |