Meridianbet FA Trophy: Round of 32 and Round of 16 Draw Held

The draw for the Round of 32 and Round of 16 of the Meridianbet FA Trophy was conducted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Centenary Hall. The event was presented by Stephen Azzopardi, Director of Football Operations at the Malta FA, alongside former Malta national team player Andrew Cohen and Meridianbet representative Byron Falzon.

Premier League Teams Enter the Competition

The Round of 32 sees the introduction of teams from the Malta Premier League, joining the winners of the Meridianbet FA Trophy Preliminary Round. The six top-tier teams that finished in the highest positions during the 2023/24 season–Hamrun Spartans, Floriana, Sliema Wanderers, Marsaxlokk, Birkirkara, and Naxxar Lions–were seeded in this stage.

Adding to the competition, the Semi-Finalists of the National Amateur Cup—Mellieha SC, Victoria Hotspurs, Attard, and Qrendi–also joined the fray. Two of these teams earned their place by winning their Preliminary Round ties, while the other two advanced automatically.

Match Dates

The draw not only set the fixtures for the Round of 32 but also outlined the potential matchups for the Round of 16. The schedule for the key stages of the Meridianbet FA Trophy is as follows:

• Round of 32: Matches will take place between January 10 and 12, 2025.
• Round of 16: Matches will follow from February 4 to 6, 2025.
• Quarter-Finals: Scheduled for March 4 and 5, 2025.
• Semi-Finals: To be held on May 10 and 11, 2025, as well as May 13 and 14, 2025.
• Final: The champion will be crowned on either May 17 or 18, 2025.

Anticipation Builds for FA Trophy final

The Meridianbet FA Trophy remains one of the most prestigious tournaments in Maltese football, and this year’s competition promises exciting matchups and fierce rivalries. Fans will be eagerly anticipating the action as top-tier teams and underdogs battle it out for a chance at glory.

Further details regarding fixtures and venues will be announced by the Malta FA in the coming weeks.