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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.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Dates | 24 January 1939 – 28 May 1939 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Defending champions | Floriana |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Melita (1st Title) |
| Runner-up | Sliema Wanderers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 40 (3.33 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Hugh Martin (5 Goals Each) |
All statistics correct as of 26 October 2024. | |
Preliminary round
editOne preliminary round match was played on 24 January 1939.
| 24 January 1939 | Melita | 3–2 | Tigers F.C. | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Wiley |
Quater Finals
editThe 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 | 5–1 | St Joseph | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: McLucklain |
| 26 February 1939 | Sliema Wanderers | 2–1 | Little St.George's | Gżira |
| 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 | 2–1 | Ħamrun Spartans | Gżira |
| 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 | 6–1 | Sliema Rangers | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Dix |
Semi-finals
editSemi-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 | 3–0 | St.George's | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Dix |
| 14 May 1939 | Sliema Wanderers | 3–0 | Valletta City | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Dix |
Final
editThe final was played on 28 May 1939.
| 28 May 1939 | Melita | 4–0 | Sliema Wanderers | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: D.M. Jones |