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1938–39 Maltese FA Trophy

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1938–39 Maltese FA Trophy
Tournament details
CountryMalta
Dates24 January 1939 – 28 May 1939
Teams8
Defending championsFloriana
Final positions
ChampionsMelita (1st Title)
Runner-upSliema Wanderers
Tournament statistics
Matches played12
Goals scored40 (3.33 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Hugh Martin
(5 Goals Each)

All statistics correct as of 26 October 2024.

The 1938–39 Maltese FA Trophy was the 5th edition of the football cup competition, the FA Trophy. Floriana were the defending champions, but they did not Participate.

Preliminary round

One preliminary round match was played on 24 January 1939.

24 January 1939 Melita 3–2Tigers F.C.Gżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: Wiley

Quater Finals

The Quarter Finals matches were played on 29 January, 26 February, 5 and 19 March 1939. A replay match was played on 9, 23 and 26 March 1939.

29 January 1939 Valletta City 2–0 St Joseph Gżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: Wiley
Note: MFA ordered a replay due to a technical error by the referee
26 March 1939 Replay Valletta City 5–1St JosephGżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: McLucklain
26 February 1939 Sliema Wanderers 2–1Little St.George'sGżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: G. Shead
5 March 1939 St.George's 0–0 Ħamrun Spartans Gżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: D.M. Jones
9 March 1939 Replay St.George's 2–1Ħamrun SpartansGżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: D.M. Jones
19 March 1939 Melita 1–1 Sliema Rangers Gżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: Jarmain
23 March 1939 Replay Melita 6–1Sliema RangersGżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: Dix

Semi-finals

Semi-final matches were played on 7 and 14 May 1939. And a replay match was played on 18 May 1939

7 May 1939 Melita 1–1 St.George's Gżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: Faruahain
18 May 1939 Replay Melita 3–0St.George'sGżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: Dix
14 May 1939 Sliema Wanderers 3–0Valletta CityGżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: Dix

Final

The final was played on 28 May 1939.

28 May 1939 Melita 4–0Sliema WanderersGżira
Stadium: Empire Stadium
Referee: D.M. Jones

References