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The 1935-36 Maltese FA Trophy was the 2nd edition of the football cup competition, the FA Trophy. Sliema Wanderers were the defending champions, and they retained the trophy.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Dates | 4 April 1936 - 17 May 1936 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Sliema Wanderers |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Sliema Wanderers (2nd Title) |
| Runner-up | Floriana |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 28 (3.11 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Censu Rossi (7 Goals) |
All statistics correct as of 24 October 2024. | |
The cup's format was changed from the first edition, with the biggest teams Sliema Wanderers, Floriana, and Hibernians all receiving byes to the semi-finals. The remaining five teams were put into a mini-tournament to decide the fourth semi-finalist.[1]
First round
editTwo First round matches were played on 4 April 1936.
| 4 April 1936 | Valletta City | 6–0 | Qormi St.George's | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 4 April 1936 | Tigers F.C. | 2–1 | St Joseph | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
Second round
editOne Second round matches were played on 11 April 1936, and a replay match was played on 22 April 1936. Tigers F.C. awarded a 'bye' for the Second round
| 11 April 1936 | Valletta City | 1–1 | Sliema Rangers | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 22 April 1936 Replay | Valletta City | 2–0 | Sliema Rangers | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
Third round
editOne third-round match was played on 25 April 1936, and a replay match was played on 2 May 1936.
| 25 April 1936 | Tigers F.C. | 2–2 | Valletta City | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 2 May 1936 Replay | Tigers F.C. | 4–1 | Valletta City | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
Semi-finals
editSemi-final matches were played on 12 April and 9 May 1935.
| 12 April 1935 | Sliema Wanderers | 1–0 | Hibernians | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Sandy |
| 26 May 1935 | Floriana | 3–0 | Tigers F.C. | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
Final
editThe final was played on 17 May 1936.
| 17 May 1936 | Sliema Wanderers | 2–1 | Floriana | Gżira |
| Nicholl, Callus | Mayerhoffer '79 | Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Calderon |
References
edit- ^ Baldaccino, Carmel (6 January 2016). "Sliema keep hold of the FA Trophy". Times of Malta.