The Maltese National Amateur League II (referred to as the IZIBet Amateur League for sponsorship reasons[1]) is the fourth-highest and lowest division in Maltese football. It will be played as from the 2024–25 season, following the split of the former Maltese National Amateur League into two levels.[2]
| Founded | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Malta (9 teams) |
| Other club(s) from |  Gozo (1 team) |
| Number of clubs | 10 (2024-25) |
| Level on pyramid | 4 |
| Promotion to | National Amateur League I |
| Domestic cup(s) | National Amateur Cup |
| Current: 2024–25 Maltese National Amateur League II | |
Format
editOver the course of the season, each team will play each other twice for a total of 18 games. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. The teams are ranked in the table by total points gained. In the need of a tie-breaker, a play-off game is played.
Being the bottom division, those who place 9th and 10th must re-apply for the next season. Conversely, those who place in the top four place will enter a final round, with the top two being promoted to Maltese National Amateur League I.[1]
Trivia
editFor the first time ever in Maltese and Gozitan football - which operate two separate league systems, a club which used to play in the Gozo football league system will feature in the Maltese one. The club that made the historic switch was Victoria Hotspurs, which were admitted to the National Amateur League II.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "National League Draws 2024/25 Announced". Malta Football Association. 25 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Composition of the National Amateur League". Malta Football Association. 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Victoria Hotspurs approved as new members of the MFA". Times of Malta. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
External links
edit- League at maltafootball.com
- Livescores at sofascore.com