The 2008–09 Maltese First Division season (known as 2008–09 BOV First Division for sponsorship reasons) started in October 2008 and ended in May 2009.
Pieta Hotspurs and
Mqabba were relegated from the
Premier League. The promoted teams were
San Gwann and
Rabat Ajax.
Dingli Swallows and
Vittoriosa Stars finished the league as joint first with the same number of points. Both were promoted but a decider had to be played to decide who the champions would be. The decider was won by Dingli by the score of 2–1. At the other end
Rabat Ajax and
Senglea Athletic were relegated to the
Second Division.
Teams
These teams will contest the Maltese First Division 2008-09 season:
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Dingli Swallows
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Mosta
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Mqabba
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Pietà Hotspurs
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Rabat Ajax
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San Ä wann
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St. George's
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Senglea Athletic
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St. Patrick
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Vittoriosa
Changes from previous season
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Tarxien Rainbows and
Qormi were promoted to the
Premier League. They were replaced with
Pieta Hotspurs and
Mqabba, both relegated from
2007–08 Maltese Premier League
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Mellieha and
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were relegated to the
2008–09 Maltese Second Division. They were replaced with
San Gwann and
Rabat Ajax.
League table
Championship play-offs
Results
Top scorers
References
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Maltese First Division seasons
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