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. After winning the competition, Hibernians have earned a place in the second qualifying round of the

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were the defending cup holders.

Preliminary round

Seven preliminary round matches were played on 7 December 2024, featuring the teams from the 2024–25 Maltese Challenge League,

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, and the four semi-finalists of the 2024–25 Maltese National Amateur League. However, thirteen teams were awarded a bye to the first round The draw was held on 12 November 2024 by Malta FA Director of Football Operations Stephen Azzopardi.

Round of 32

Sixteen matches were played between 10–12 January, featuring the seven preliminary round winners, the twelve teams from the

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, and the thirteen teams given preliminary round byes. The draw for the Round of 32 and Round of 16 was held on 18 December 2024. The draws were held by Malta FA Director of Football Operations Stephen Azzopardi together with former Malta national team player Andrew Cohen and Byron Falzon Commercial Officer of IZIBET.

Round of 16

Eight matches were played between 4–6 February, featuring the 16 Round of 32 winners.

Quarter-finals

Four matches were played between 5–6 March, featuring the 8 Round of 16 winners.

Semi-finals

Two matches will be played 14 May, featuring the 4 quarter-final winners.

Final

References

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