Maltese Premier League 2026/2027
MaltaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League is one of the football leagues in Malta. The 2026/2027 season features 12 teams, with Valletta out in front on 19 points. Games here produce 2.77 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 56% of them. The season is played from 14 August 2026 to 31 October 2026.
Maltese Premier League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 48 Maltese Premier League matches have been completed. Valletta leads the table with 19 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.77. BTTS: 56%. Over 2.5: 52%. Clean-sheet matches: 44%.
Result split
Home wins: 35%. Draws: 31%. Away wins: 33%.
Team rankings
Floriana has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.50. Both teams scored in 75% of Mosta's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Valletta | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19:7 | +12 | 19 | 2.38 | WDWWW |
| 2 |  Marsaxlokk | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | +5 | 17 | 2.13 | DWLWW |
| 3 |  Floriana | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 20:11 | +9 | 15 | 1.88 | WLWDD |
| 4 |  Mosta | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:11 | +2 | 13 | 1.63 | DLDDD |
| 5 |  Hamrun Spartans | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13:10 | +3 | 12 | 1.50 | WWWDD |
| 6 |  Sliema Wanderers | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 11 | 1.38 | WWDDL |
| 7 |  Balzan | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11:9 | +2 | 10 | 1.25 | WDDDL |
| 8 |  Birkirkara | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9:8 | +1 | 10 | 1.25 | LDWLL |
| 9 |  Hibernians | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7:11 | -4 | 9 | 1.13 | LDLDW |
| 10 |  Zabbar St. Patrick | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:12 | -4 | 8 | 1.00 | LDLLW |
| 11 |  Gzira United | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6:17 | -11 | 4 | 0.50 | LDDDD |
| 12 |  Birzebbuga | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3:17 | -14 | 1 | 0.13 | LLLDL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 48 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Floriana2.50
- 2Valletta2.38
- 3Marsaxlokk1.88
- 4Hamrun Spartans1.63
- 5Mosta1.63
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Valletta0.88
- 2Birkirkara1.00
- 3Balzan1.13
- 4Hamrun Spartans1.25
- 5Sliema Wanderers1.25
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Mosta75%
- 2Balzan75%
- 3Marsaxlokk75%
- 4Gzira United63%
- 5Floriana63%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Valletta75%
- 2Gzira United63%
- 3Birzebbuga63%
- 4Floriana63%
- 5Balzan63%
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Marsaxlokk7.4
- 2Hamrun Spartans5.8
- 3Birkirkara5.6
- 4Floriana5.6
- 5Valletta5.4
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Maltese Premier League sits Below average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Below average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Highest ratings
- 1Thiago Espindola de Paula2.26
- 2Jake Vassallo2.23
- 3Akpan Udoh2.05
- 4Yuri de Jesus Messias1.50
- 5Adilson Aguero dos Santos1.01
- 6Brandon Diego Paiber0.99
- 7Sava Radić0.97
- 8Roko Prša0.95
Most minutes
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valletta | 8 | 1.44 | 1.03 | +0.41 | 13 | 19 | +6 |
| 2 | Birkirkara | 8 | 1.38 | 0.99 | +0.39 | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| 3 | Floriana | 8 | 1.42 | 1.18 | +0.25 | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| 4 | Sliema Wanderers | 8 | 1.30 | 1.10 | +0.19 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| 5 | Hamrun Spartans | 8 | 1.38 | 1.25 | +0.13 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 6 | Balzan | 8 | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.11 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| 7 | Marsaxlokk | 8 | 1.39 | 1.45 | -0.06 | 11 | 17 | +6 |
| 8 | Hibernians | 8 | 1.11 | 1.28 | -0.17 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| 9 | Birzebbuga | 8 | 1.02 | 1.21 | -0.19 | 10 | 1 | -9 |
| 10 | Gzira United | 8 | 1.13 | 1.38 | -0.25 | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| 11 | Zabbar St. Patrick | 8 | 1.04 | 1.39 | -0.35 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| 12 | Mosta | 8 | 1.10 | 1.56 | -0.46 | 9 | 13 | +4 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 9
FAQ
How many teams play in Maltese Premier League?
The 2026/2027 season of Maltese Premier League includes 12 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Maltese Premier League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Maltese Premier League season runs from 14 August 2026 to 31 October 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Maltese Premier League season have?
The 2026/2027 Maltese Premier League season spans 11 matchweeks.
Who leads the Maltese Premier League table?
Valletta leads Maltese Premier League with 19 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Maltese Premier League?
Floriana has the strongest attack in Maltese Premier League, scoring 2.50 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Maltese Premier League?
Valletta concedes the fewest goals in Maltese Premier League, 0.88 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Maltese Premier League?
Maltese Premier League averages 2.77 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Maltese Premier League?
Over 2.5 lands in 52% of Maltese Premier League matches.
How often do both teams score in Maltese Premier League?
BTTS lands in 56% of Maltese Premier League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Maltese Premier League?
Home teams win 35% of matches in Maltese Premier League.
Who is the top scorer in Maltese Premier League?
Andrea Zammit and Oluwatobiloba Dimeji Awosanya share top spot in the recorded Maltese Premier League scoring table for 2026/2027, with 4 goals each.