Meridianbet FA Trophy Round of 32 fixtures confirmed

The Meridianbet FA Trophy returns this weekend with a packed programme of Round of 32 matches, as clubs from across Malta and Gozo battle for a place in the next stage of the prestigious knockout competition. The fixtures will be spread over Saturday 3 January and Sunday 4 January 2026, with action taking place at the Centenary Stadium, Tony Bezzina Stadium, Victor Tedesco Stadium and the Gozo Stadium.

The Round of 32 gets underway on Saturday 3 January, with Pembroke Athleta facing Valletta at the Centenary Stadium in a 14:00 kick-off. Later in the afternoon, Hibernians take on Gudja United at 16:30, also at the Centenary Stadium, before St Andrews clash with Gżira United in the evening at 19:00.

Elsewhere on Saturday, Birkirkara welcome Gozo side S.K. Victoria Wanderers to the Tony Bezzina Stadium at 14:00, while Floriana face Marsaxlokk at the same venue at 16:15. Ħamrun Spartans host Victoria Hotspurs at the Victor Tedesco Stadium in another 14:00 encounter, followed by Tarxien Rainbows against Għajnsielem at 16:30. The day concludes with Sliema Wanderers meeting Swieqi United at 19:00, also at the Victor Tedesco Stadium.

The action continues on Sunday 4 January, with Pietà Hotspurs opening the day against Mtarfa at the Centenary Stadium at 11:00. Żabbar St Patrick then face Xewkija Tigers at the same venue at 13:30, followed by Żurrieq against Kerċem Ajax at 16:00. Balzan round off proceedings at the Centenary Stadium with an 18:30 kick-off against Birżebbuġa St Peter’s.

Gozo Stadium will host a 14:00 match between Qala Saints and Mġarr United, while at the Victor Tedesco Stadium, Marsa take on Naxxar Lions at 14:00, Mosta face Mqabba at 16:30, and Fgura United close the round with a 19:00 clash against Santa Lucia.

With single-elimination ties and a mix of Premier League, Challenge League and Gozo Football Association sides involved, the Round of 32 promises drama, surprises and high-intensity football as clubs aim to keep their FA Trophy dreams alive. Tickets for all matches are available through the MFA ticketing platform.