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The 1939–40 Maltese FA Trophy was the 6th edition of the football cup competition, the FA Trophy. Melita were the defending champions, but lost in the final to Sliema Wanderers.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Dates | 6 April 1940 – 26 May 1940 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Melita |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Sliema Wanderers (4th Title) |
| Runner-up | Melita |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 20 |
| Goals scored | 88 (4.4 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Tony Nicholl (15 Goals Each) |
All statistics correct as of 26 October 2024. | |
First round
editEight first-round matches were played on 6, 7, 13, and 14 April 1940. A replay match was played on 10 and 17 April 1940
| 6 April 1940 | Sliema Wanderers | 4–1 | 1 Regt. RMA | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Billy Mock |
| 6 April 1940 | Anti-Tank Regt | 2–2 | Valletta Prestons | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 10 April 1940 Replay | Anti-Tank Regt | 7–1 | Valletta Prestons | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 7 April 1940 | Melita | 5–3 | RAF XI | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 7 April 1940 | St Joseph | 3–2 | Staff & Depts | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 13 April 1940 | Valletta St.Paul's | 3–1 | HMS St.Angelo | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 13 April 1940 | Dorsetshire Regt | 0–0 | Little St.George's | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 17 April 1940 Replay | Dorsetshire Regt | (w/o) | Little St.George's | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 14 April 1940 | St.George's | 4–1 | 4H Royal Artillery | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 14 April 1940 | Devonshire Regt | 3–2 | Tigers F.C. | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
Quater Finals
editThe Quarter Finals matches were played on 4 and 5 May 1940. A replay match was played on 8, 9, and 12 May 1940
| 4 May 1940 | St.George's | 2–2 | Dorsetshire Regt | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Jarmain |
| 8 May 1940 Replay | St.George's | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Dorsetshire Regt | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Billy Mock |
| 12 May 1940 2nd Replay | St.George's | 2–0 | Dorsetshire Regt | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Billy Mock |
| 4 May 1940 | Melita | 3–1 | St Joseph | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: D.M. Jones |
| 5 May 1940 | Sliema Wanderers | 10–1 | Anti-Tank Regt | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Warner |
| 5 May 1940 | Valletta St.Paul's | 2–2 | Devonshire Regt | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: White |
| 9 May 1940 Replay | Valletta St.Paul's | 5–1 | Devonshire Regt | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Billy Mock |
Semi-finals
editSemi-final matches were played on 12 and 19 May 1940
| 12 May 1940 | Sliema Wanderers | 7–1 | Valletta St.Paul's | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
| 19 May 1940 | Melita | 1–0 | St.George's | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |
Final
editThe final was played on 26 May 1940.
| 26 May 1940 | Sliema Wanderers | 3–1 | Melita | Gżira |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium Referee: Scobell |