2012–13 Maltese Futsal First Division
| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Champions | Hibernians (1st title) |
| 2013–14 UEFA Futsal Cup | Hibernians |
← 2011–12 2013–14 → | |
The 2012–13 Maltese Futsal First Division is the 2nd season of the Maltese Futsal League, the top Maltese league for futsal clubs, since its establishment in 2011. It is also 14th season of the futsal championship in Malta, since the beginning of organized futsal in the country in 1999.
Sponsorship deal
In December 2012, the Futsal Malta Association reached an agreement with FXDD Malta Ltd, a company specialising in online Forex trading, to sponsor the Futsal National League for two years.[1]
Format
The 2012–13 Maltese Futsal First Division was contested in two stages. In the first phase, the league consisted of ten participants, each playing against the others twice in a double-round-robin format. The top four teams qualified for the playoff to determine the national champion.
League stage
Balzan dominated the league phase, finishing top of the table with 44 points after winning 13 of their 18 matches and remaining unbeaten. Hibernians followed closely with 40 points, edging out Żejtun Corinthians on goal difference to secure second place. Tarxien Rainbows also enjoyed a strong campaign, finishing fourth with 38 points. Further down the table, Lija Athletic secured fifth place with 30 points, while Floriana and Sliema both ended on 21 points. Valletta and Ħamrun Spartans struggled at the bottom end, with Ħamrun claiming just a single point all season.[2]
| Pos | Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balzan | 44 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 138 | 47 | +91 |
| 2 | Hibernians | 40 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 124 | 59 | +65 |
| 3 | Żejtun Corinthians | 40 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 133 | 82 | +51 |
| 4 | Tarxien Rainbows | 38 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 101 | 50 | +51 |
| 5 | Lija Athletic | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 107 | 77 | +30 |
| 6 | Floriana | 21 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 88 | 92 | −4 |
| 7 | Sliema | 21 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 85 | 113 | −28 |
| 8 | St. Andrews | 12 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 69 | 129 | −60 |
| 9 | Valletta | 9 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 57 | 144 | −87 |
| 10 | Ħamrun Spartans | 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 64 | 173 | −109 |
Legend:
- Qualified for play-offs
Championship play-off
The 2012–13 Maltese Futsal First Division playoffs culminated in a tightly contested final between Balzan and Hibernians. In the semi-finals, Balzan triumphed over St. Andrews with an aggregate score of 8–5, while Hibernians edged past San Ġwann with a 5–4 aggregate. In the final, Hibernians secured the championship by defeating Balzan 7-2 which brought them the participation in the 2013-14 UEFA Futsal Cup.[3][4]
Semi-finals
| Semi-Finals | First leg | Second leg | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balzan vs Tarxien Rainbows | 5–3 | 6–5 | 11–8 |
| Hibernians vs Zejtun Corinthians | 8–4 | 7–4 | 15–8 |
Final
| Team 1 | Team 2 | First leg | Second leg | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balzan FC | Hibernians FC | 0–5 | 2–2 | 2–7 |
References
- ^ "New sponsor for Futsal League". MaltaFootball.com. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Malta Futsal League". Futsal Planet. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Antoine Busuttil (3 August 2013). "Hibernians Futsal prepare for UEFA Futsal Cup commitments". MaltaFootball.com. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "FutsalPlanet Competitions". FutsalPlanet. Retrieved 19 August 2025.