The 2010–11 Maltese FA Trophy was the 73rd season since its establishment. It will feature 21 teams from the Maltese Premier League, the First Division and the champions of the Gozo First Division. The competition began on 10 November 2010 and ended 22 May 2011 with the Final from Ta' Qali Stadium. The defending champions are Valletta, having won their 12th Maltese Cup last season and first since 2001. The winner will qualify to the second qualifying round of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta |
| Defending champions | Valletta |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Floriana (19th title) |
| Runner-up | Valletta |
Valletta were the defending champions, but lost in the Final to Floriana.
Calendar
Matches will begin on 10 November 2010 and conclude with the final on 22 May 2011.[1] For the second straight year, four teams will receive a bye directly into the quarterfinals.
| Round | Date | Fixtures | New entrants | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | November 10, 2010 | 1 | 2 | Centenary Stadium |
| First round | November 13 and 14, 2010 | 8 | 15 | Victor Tedesco Stadium Hibernians Ground Centenary Stadium |
| Second Round | December 8, 2010 | 4 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium Hibernians Ground |
| Quarterfinals | March 18 and 19, 2011 | 4 | 4 | Ta' Qali National Stadium Hibernians Ground |
| Semifinals | May 14 and 15, 2011 | 2 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium |
| Final | May 22, 2011 | 1 | – | Ta' Qali National Stadium |
Preliminary round
Entering this round were two clubs from the Maltese First Division. This match took place on 10 November 2010.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 November 2010 | ||
| Pietà Hotspurs | 6–0 | Msida St. Joseph |
First round
Entering this round was the winner from the preliminary round along with the six Maltese Premier League clubs which finished last season between 5th and 10th place in the league, the remaining eight clubs from the First Division and the reigning Gozo First Division champions. These matches took place from 12 to 14 November 2010.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2010 | ||
| Lija Athletic | 0–3 | Floriana |
| Marsaxlokk | 1–0 | Mqabba |
| Dingli Swallows | 3–5 (a.e.t.) | Mosta |
| Ħamrun Spartans | 5–0 | Melita |
| 13 November 2010 | ||
| Hibernians | 4–0 | Pietà Hotspurs |
| Balzan Youths | 1–3 | Tarxien Rainbows |
| 14 November 2010 | ||
| St. George's | 1–2 | St. Andrews |
| Victoria Hotspurs | 2–4 | Vittoriosa Stars |
Second round
Entering this round were the eight winners from the first round. These matches took place on 19 January 2011.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 January 2011 | ||
| Marsaxlokk | 0–3 | Vittoriosa Stars |
| Floriana | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Mosta |
| Ħamrun Spartans | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Tarxien Rainbows |
| Hibernians | 3–2 | St. Andrews |
Quarter-finals
Entering this round were the four winners from the second round along with the best four clubs from last year's Premier League competition.
| 19 March 2011 | Sliema Wanderers | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (1–3 p) | Birkirkara | Ta' Qali |
| 14:00 CET | Triganza  4', 69'Barbara 113' | Vukanac 45' Babatunde 55'Galea 118' | Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium |
| 19 March 2011 | Valletta | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Hibernians | Ta' Qali |
| 16:00 CET | Denni 99' | Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium |
| 20 March 2011 | Vittoriosa Stars | 2–4 | Tarxien Rainbows | Paola |
| 14:00 CET | Luis 26' (pen.) Jorge 90' (pen.) | Ricardo Costa 45' (pen.), 73' Everton  54'  90+2'Critien 63'Bueno 80' | Stadium: Hibernians Ground |
| 20 March 2011 | Qormi | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) | Floriana | Paola |
| 16:00 CET | Vandelannoite 71' Vandelannoite  72' | Borg 58' Saïdi 97' | Stadium: Hibernians Ground |
Semi-finals
Entering this round were the four winners from the Quarterfinals.
| 14 May 2011 | Tarxien Rainbows | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Valletta | Ta' Qali |
| 17:00 CET | Mintoff 120+2' | Denni 116' | Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium |
| 15 May 2011 | Birkirkara | 1–2 | Floriana | Ta' Qali |
| 17:00 CET | Cilia 66' (pen.) | Caruana 23' Farrugia 60' | Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium |
Final
Entering this round were the two winners from the Semifinals.
| 22 May 2011 | Valletta | 0–1 | Floriana | Ta' Qali |
| 17:00 CET | Woods 89' | Stadium: Ta' Qali National Stadium Attendance: 8,405 Referee: Paul Caruana |