2015–16 Maltese FA Trophy
# 2015–16 Maltese FA Trophy

The 2015–16 Maltese FA Trophy was the 78th version of the knockout tournament. The competition started on 5 September 2015 and ended on 14 May 2016.

Birkirkara were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by Sliema Wanderers.

## Format

This version of the Maltese FA Trophy was a single elimination tournament contested by 65 teams. The winner, Sliema Wanderers, earned a spot in the Europa League. Sliema were unable to obtain a UEFA license. As a result, the berth was given to the fourth-placed team of the Premier League. Matches which were level after regulation went to extra time and then penalties to determine a winner.

## Schedule

| Round | Date(s) | Number of fixtures | Clubs |
| - | - | - | - |
| Preliminary round | 5 September 2015 | 1 | 65 → 64 |
| First round | 11–13 September 2015 | 12 | 64 → 52 |
| Second round | 23–25 October 2015 | 20 | 52 → 32 |
| Third round | 1 December 2015 – 6 January 2016 | 16 | 32 → 16 |
| Fourth round | 19–20 January 2016 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 19–20 April 2016 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | 7–8 May 2016 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 14 May 2016 | 1 | 2 → 1 |

## Preliminary round

One preliminary match was played on 5 September 2015. The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 18 August 2015.

| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
| - | - | - |
| 5 September 2015 |||
| Oratory Youths (1G) | 5–1 | Marsaskala (4) |

## First round

Twelve first round matches were played between 11–13 September 2015. The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 18 August 2015.

| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
| - | - | - |
| 11 September 2015 |||
| Kerċem Ajax (1G) | 6–0 | Kalkara (4) |
| St. Venera Lightnings (4) | 5–3 | Xagħra United (2G) |
| 12 September 2015 |||
| Luqa St. Andrew's (4) | 0–4 | Xewkija Tigers (1G) |
| Ghaxaq (4) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Marsaxlokk (4) |
| Għarb Rangers (2G) | 0–4 | Ta' Xbiex (4) |
| Qala Saints (2G) | 0–5 | Victoria Hotspurs (1G) |
| Attard (4) | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Victoria Wanderers (1G) |
| Mtarfa (4) | 1–0 | St. Lucia (4) |
| 13 September 2015 |||
| Nadur Youngsters (1G) | 1–0 | Mdina Knights (4) |
| St. Lawrence Spurs (1G) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Oratory Youths (1G) |
| Xghajra Tornadoes (4) | 0–1 | Għajnsielem (1G) |
| Dingli Swallows (4) | 2–0 | Munxar Falcons (2G) |

## Second round

Twenty second round matches were played between 23–25 October 2015. The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 18 August 2015.

| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
| - | - | - |
| 23 October 2015 |||
| Rabat Ajax (2) | 4–1 | Msida St. Joseph (3) |
| Gżira United (2) | 6–0 | Sirens (3) |
| Gudja United (2) | 0–1 | San Ġwann (2) |
| Żebbuġ Rangers (2) | 4–1 | Qrendi (3) |
| 24 October 2015 |||
| Zejtun (3) | 1–0 | Marsaxlokk (4) |
| Marsa (3) | 2–4 | Xewkija Tigers (1G) |
| St. Venera Lightnings (4) | 2–1 | Birżebbuġa (3) |
| Kirkop United (3) | 3–2 | Mtarfa (4) |
| Siggiewi (3) | 0–3 | Fgura United (2) |
| Swieqi United (3) | 2–1 | Ta' Xbiex (4) |
| Żurrieq (3) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Għargħur(3) |
| Melita (2) | 3–1 | Mġarr United (3) |
| 25 October 2015 |||
| Vittoriosa Stars (2) | 2–0 | Kerċem Ajax (1G) |
| Ħamrun Spartans (2) | 0–1 | St. George's F.C. (2) |
| Lija Athletic (2) | 2–1 | Mellieħa (3) |
| Senglea Athletic (2) | 1–2 | Pietà Hotspurs (2) |
| Mqabba F.C. (2) | 5–3 | Victoria Hotspurs (1G) |
| Għajnsielem (1G) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Dingli Swallows (4) |
| Żabbar St. Patrick (3) | 6–1 | Nadur Youngsters (1G) |
| Victoria Wanderers (1G) | 2–4 | St. Lawrence Spurs (1G) |

## Third round

Sixteen third round matches were played between 1 December 2015 and 6 January 2016. The draws for the third and fourth round were held on 27 October 2015.

| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
| - | - | - |
| 1 December 2015 |||
| St. George's F.C. (2) | 1–0 | Mqabba F.C. (2) |
| 2 December 2015 |||
| Pietà Hotspurs (2) | 4–1 | Zejtun (3) |
| St. Venera Lightnings (4) | 0–2 | Għargħur (3) |
| Rabat Ajax (2) | 1–4 | Melita (2) |
| Żabbar St. Patrick (3) | 0–3 | Gżira United (2) |
| 9 December 2015 |||
| Birkirkara (1) | 6–0 | Kirkop United (3) |
| Balzan (1) | 2–1 | Fgura United (2) |
| Floriana (1) | 3–0 | St. Lawrence Spurs (1G) |
| Pembroke Athleta (1) | 3–0 | San Ġwann (2) |
| 15 December 2015 |||
| Mosta (1) | 1–2 | Hibernians (1) |
| Swieqi United (3) | 2–4 | St. Andrews (1) |
| 16 December 2015 |||
| Vittoriosa Stars (2) | 0–1 | Sliema Wanderers (1) |
| Qormi (1) | 1–0 | Għajnsielem (1G) |
| Naxxar Lions (1) | 0–1 | Lija Athletic (2) |
| Żebbuġ Rangers (2) | 1–4 | Tarxien Rainbows (1) |
| 6 January 2016 |||
| Xewkija Tigers (1G) | 1–3 | Valletta (1) |

## Fourth round

Eight fourth round matches were played between 19–20 January 2016. The draws for the third and fourth round were held on 27 October 2015.

| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
| - | - | - |
| 19 January 2016 |||
| Qormi (1) | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | Tarxien Rainbows (1) |
| Balzan (1) | 2–0 | Melita (2) |
| 20 January 2016 |||
| Hibernians (1) | 1–2 | Pembroke Athleta (1) |
| Floriana (1) | 2–1 | Lija Athletic (2) |
| St. Andrews (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Gżira United (2) |
| Pietà Hotspurs (2) | 3–2 | St. George's F.C. (2) |
| Birkirkara (1) | 1–0 | Valletta (1) |
| Għargħur (3) | 1–2 | Sliema Wanderers (1) |

## Quarter-finals

Four quarter-final matches were played 19–20 April 2016. The draw for the quarter-final was held on 3 February 2016.

| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
| - | - | - |
| 19 April 2016 |||
| Balzan (1) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Tarxien Rainbows (1) |
| Sliema Wanderers (1) | 2–1 | St. Andrews (1) |
| 20 April 2016 |||
| Pembroke Athleta (1) | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Pietà Hotspurs (2) |
| Birkirkara (1) | 2–0 | Floriana (1) |

## Semi-finals

Two semi-final matches were played 7–8 May 2016. The draw for the semi-final was held on 27 April 2016.

## Final

The final was played 14 May 2016.

