Fixtures

Malta Premier League 04/06 11:00 22 Valletta vs Floriana - View
Malta Premier League 04/14 14:15 23 Hibernians vs Valletta - View
Malta Premier League 04/21 14:15 24 Valletta vs Balzan FC - View
Malta Premier League 04/28 12:00 25 Naxxar Lions vs Valletta - View

Results

Malta Premier League 03/16 15:15 21 [11] St Lucia v Valletta [12] L 2-0
Malta Premier League 03/10 15:15 20 [12] Valletta v Gzira Utd [8] D 1-1
Malta Premier League 03/02 13:00 19 [1] Hamrun Spartans v Valletta [12] D 1-1
Malta Premier League 02/25 13:00 18 [11] Valletta v Marsaxlokk FC [5] L 0-2
Malta Premier League 02/17 13:00 17 [11] Mosta FC v Valletta [9] L 1-0
Malta Premier League 02/09 18:00 16 [9] Valletta v Birkirkara [7] L 0-1
Malta FA Trophy 02/06 19:30 8 Mosta FC v Valletta L 2-1
Malta Premier League 02/03 13:00 15 [9] Valletta v Sliema Wanderers [3] D 1-1
Malta Premier League 01/28 10:00 14 [13] Sirens v Valletta [9] W 0-3
Malta Premier League 01/20 15:15 13 [14] Gudja United v Valletta [10] W 0-3
Malta FA Trophy 01/14 15:30 7 Valletta v Ghajnsielem W 7-1
Malta Premier League 01/07 15:15 12 [10] Valletta v Naxxar Lions [7] L 1-2

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 30 14 16
Wins 9 2 7
Draws 9 5 4
Losses 12 7 5
Goals for 38 16 22
Goals against 30 17 13
Clean sheets 6 1 5
Failed to score 10 5 5

Wikipedia - Valletta F.C.

Valletta F.C. is a professional football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta, and competes in the Maltese Premier League, the top flight of Maltese football. The club was founded in 1943 after a merge of Valletta Prestons, Valletta St. Paul's and Valletta United, the latter being a two-time league winner before the Second World War.

Considered one of the most supported and successful clubs in Maltese football, the club has won 25 league titles, 14 FA Trophies and a record 13 Super Cups.

History

There is no clear evidence on when Valletta F.C. started, hence the fact that Valletta possessed two clubs at that era. The foundation of Valletta F.C. was laid with the creation of the Valletta United team. Valletta United was known as the "team of the square" since the club was located in St. George's Square. Valletta United represented the city from 1904 to 1932.

The city of Valletta in Malta has a long footballing history, between 1886 and 1919 at some point or another, around fourteen teams had competed representing the city. Amongst these early teams included the popular Boys Empire League, Valletta College, St. George's Square, Dockyard Albion and Malta Athletic Club.

An early step in the history of the current club was the founding of Valletta United Football Club in 1903 by local youngsters. Despite their enthusiasm for the game which had been brought to the island by the British, the youngsters had a rough start with limited supplies. They cut their white trousers into long shorts and dyed their shirts into that of the club colours (brown, with yellow sleeves) for their uniforms.

The Ditch at Porte des Bombes, which itself had been the scene of the first ever recorded Maltese football match in 1886, was chosen to host Valletta United's first match on 9 January 1904. United faced off against a team from the Collegiate School and won 1–0 with a strike from a forward named L. Agius. The full Valletta United team that day included;

  • M.H. Laferla (Captain)
  • P. Ferrante
  • E. Galea
  • E. Vella
  • L. Agius
  • L. Preziosi
  • C. Vella
  • V. Casolani
  • R. Vadala
  • V. Camilleri
  • L. Castaldi

The club soon found a more permanent home at St. George's Square, just opposite the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta; they gained the nickname "the team of the square" because of this. Valletta first gained silverware during the 1914–15 season, when they won both the Cousis Shield and the Maltese League championship, it was only the fifth season the league had been competed in Malta.

Much of Maltese football was dominated by Floriana and Sliema Wanderers up until the Second World War, Valletta attempted to upset the status quo several times; they won the Cousis Shield for the second time in 1920–21 and finished as runners-up in the Maltese League during both 1925–26 and 1926–27. During their last season, Valletta United upset the two main clubs in Malta of the time, by winning the Maltese League in 1931–32, however they did not enter the following season.

Although Sliema and Floriana dominated the local scene in those times, by winning these trophies it was Valletta United that started to break into this monopoly and induce greater competition. Valletta United were very active in the Championship of the first division and in fact played 97 games.

During the period that Valletta United played within the Malta Football Association (i.e., from 1909 to 1932), Valletta United won the championship in 1931–32. However, for some reason in the following season, Valletta United disappeared from the football scene and thus the monopoly of Sliema and Floriana football clubs recommenced.

Valletta United was not the only team from the city that played in the highest Division of the M.F.A. In the 1925–26 and the 1926–27 seasons there were Valletta Rovers who played in the highest Division of the M.F.A., then in the season 1937–38 and 1938–39 there was Valletta City.

The winning of five cups in one season

In 1996–97 Valletta F.C. won all five competitions that the Maltese football offers. This was done by succeeding to win the Premier League, Rothmans Trophy, Super Five Cup, Lowenbrau Cup and Super Cup.

The historic season – 2000–01 – Six cups in one season

In the season 2000–01, Valletta F.C. succeeded in breaking their own record from 1996 to 1997. This time they won the six competitions offered by the M.F.A. This particular season there was an additional one, namely the Centenary Cup. It had been added to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the M.F.A.

2007–08: Champions again

Hope for their first trophy in seven years was a huge thought running through Valletta fans in the summer of 2007. Valletta spent a lot of money in the transfer market and expectations were high. Valletta began the season in the worst possible fashion, with a 3–2 defeat to Eternal rivals, Floriana. Valletta's poor start continued with a 1–1 draw against Hibernians, defeat to Sliema, a 0–0 draw with Hamrun Spartans and Msida respectively. However, eventually Valletta hit good form with a 1–0 win over Birkirkara, a 7–0 trashing over champions Marsaxlokk and they gained revenge over Floriana with a 4–0 win on 8 December. After wins over Msida, Mqabba, Hamrun, Sliema and Marsaxlokk the club showed its winning pedigree. Valletta headed to the final round of the season on a high note.

Valletta won their 19th Premier League title after Marsaxlokk failed to beat Birkirkara on Saturday 3 May after a very successful Championship Pool campaign. However, with the title in the bag the long unbeaten streak soon came to an end, and the season ended with a number of defeats. The team also failed to reach the U*Bet F.A. Trophy 2008 final, after losing 4–2 to rivals Birkirkara in the semi-final. But except for the early stages and the post-championship games, Valletta had been the most consistent side.

20th Title

Valletta won the 2010–11 BOV Premier League as an unbeaten team which brought the 20th title to Valletta FC's history.

21st Title (3/4 cups)

Valletta won The 2011–12 BOV Premier League with two matches still to go after beating Sliema Wanderers 3–0, this was the 21st title in the history of Valletta.

They won three cups out of four cups in the domestic league: The 2011–12 BOV Premier League, The 2011–12 Maltese Super Cup, and the Euro Challenge Cup. They were champions of Malta again in 2013-14, 2015-16 and 2 year in a row 2017-18 and 2018-19 for a total of 25 titles

Valletta Football Club is a professional soccer team based in Valletta, Malta. The team was founded in 1943 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in Maltese football history. Valletta FC has won 25 league titles, 14 FA Trophies, and 12 Super Cups, making them the most successful club in Maltese football history.

The team plays their home matches at the 5,000-seat Centenary Stadium in Ta' Qali. Valletta FC has a strong fan base and is known for their passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere during matches.

The team's colors are red and white, and their logo features a lion, which is a symbol of strength and courage. Valletta FC has a reputation for playing an attacking style of football, with a focus on possession and quick passing.

The current squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talent, with a number of Maltese internationals in the team. Valletta FC is coached by Jesmond Zerafa, who has been with the club since 2018.

Overall, Valletta FC is a respected and successful soccer team in Malta, with a rich history and a bright future ahead.