A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | CH | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
| Season | 2009–10 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 21 August 2009 – 5 May 2010 |
| Champions | Birkirkara (3rd title) |
| Relegated | Msida Saint-Joseph Dingli Swallows |
| Champions League | Birkirkara |
| Europa League | Valletta (via domestic cup) Sliema Wanderers |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 433 (3.28 per match) |
| Top goalscorer |  Camilo(24 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Valletta 6–0 Floriana |
| Biggest away win | Dingli Swallows 0–6 Ħamrun Spartans |
| Highest scoring | Qormi 6–2 Floriana Tarxien Rainbows 2–6 Valletta Msida Saint-Joseph 3–5 Ħamrun Spartans |
← 2008–09 2010–11 → | |
The Maltese Premier League 2009–10 was the 95th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football league in Malta. Hibernians were the defending champions. The season began on 21 August 2009 and ended on 5 May 2010. It was won by Birkirkara, who became the league winners for the third time in their history.
Promotion and relegation from 2008 to 2009
Ħamrun Spartans were relegated to the First Division after finishing in last place of the relegation pool. They were joined by Msida Saint-Joseph, who lost a decision match against Tarxien Rainbows on penalties.
Promoted from the First Division were Dingli Swallows as champions and Vittoriosa Stars as runners-up. However, after playing one match in the Premier League, Vittoriosa Stars were relegated to the First Division due to a decision by the Board to Investigate Corrupt Practices. A month later, Marsaxlokk received the same punishment, immediate relegation to the First Division due to their involvement in a bribery scandal. Rather than continue the season with eight clubs, the Maltese FA declared that both the Premier League and First Division would be composed of 10 clubs each. In a meeting on 17 September 2009, it was decided that Msida Saint-Joseph and Ħamrun Spartans would play in the Premier League this season, despite both being relegated last season.
Training Grounds and Locations
| Team | City of Origin | Ground | City of Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkirkara | Birkirkara | Infetti Ground | Birkirkara |
| Dingli Swallows | Dingli | Dingli Ground | Dingli |
| Floriana | Floriana | Independence Arena | Floriana |
| Hibernians | Paola | Hibernians Ground | Paola |
| Ħamrun Spartans | Hamrun | Victor Tedesco Stadium | Hamrun |
| Msida Saint-Joseph | Msida | Ħamrun Junior Lyceum | Hamrun |
| Qormi | Qormi | Thomaso Grounds | Qormi |
| Sliema Wanderers | Sliema | Tigné Point | Sliema |
| Tarxien Rainbows | Tarxien | Tarxien Ground | Tarxien |
| Valletta | Valletta | Salinos Ground | Valletta |
Competition modus
The Premier League consists of two rounds. In the First Round, every team will play each opponent twice, once home and once away, for a total of 18 games. The league will then be split in two pools. Earned points will be halved (rounded up if necessary). Teams that will finish in positions 1–6 compete in the "Championship Pool" and teams finishing in positions 7–10 play in the "Relegation Pool".
First phase
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valletta | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 45 | 15 | +30 | 40 | Qualification for the Top Six |
| 2 | Birkirkara | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 18 | +22 | 39 | |
| 3 | Qormi | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 22 | +15 | 35 | |
| 4 | Sliema Wanderers | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 21 | +8 | 29 | |
| 5 | Hibernians | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 31 | 28 | +3 | 27 | |
| 6 | Tarxien Rainbows | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 29 | +1 | 26 | |
| 7 | Floriana | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 35 | −12 | 23 | Qualification for the Play-Out |
| 8 | Ħamrun Spartans | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 31 | −7 | 21 | |
| 9 | Msida Saint-Joseph | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 34 | −22 | 11 | |
| 10 | Dingli Swallows | 18 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 51 | −38 | 3 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions).
Note: Teams ranked 1 through 6 will qualify for the championship pool, teams ranked 7 through 10 play in the relegation pool. Earned points will be halved and taken over to the respective pools.
Results
Second phase
Top Six