1984–85 Maltese Premier League
| Season | 1984–85 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Rabat Ajax F.C. (1st title) |
| Relegated | Floriana F.C. Marsa F.C. |
| European Cup | Rabat Ajax F.C. |
| European Cup Winners' Cup | Żurrieq F.C. |
| UEFA Cup | Hamrun Spartans F.C. |
| Matches played | 52 |
| Goals scored | 117 (2.25 per match) |
← 1983–84 1985–86 → | |
The 1984–85 Maltese Premier League was the 5th season of the Maltese Premier League, and the 70th season of top-tier football in Malta. It was contested by 8 teams, and Rabat Ajax F.C. won the championship.
The season saw the relegation of Floriana F.C., one of the most historic teams in Maltese football, for the first time in their history.[1]
League standings[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabat Ajax F.C. (C) | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 12 | +7 | 17 | Qualification for the European Cup |
| 2 | Hamrun Spartans F.C. | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 8 | +10 | 16 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup |
| 3 | Sliema Wanderers F.C. | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 15 | |
| 4 | Valletta F.C. | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 15 | +3 | 14 | |
| 5 | Żurrieq F.C. | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 14 | Qualification for the European Cup Winners' Cup[a] |
| 6 | Hibernians F.C. | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 14 | |
| 7 | Floriana F.C. (R) | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 13 | Relegation |
| 8 | Marsa F.C. (R) | 13 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 35 | −29 | 1 |
- ^ Zurrieq qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup as Maltese FA Trophy Winners
Results[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Baldacchino, Carmel (2021-05-27). "Champagne for Rabat Ajax and relegation heartache for Floriana FC in 1984-85". SportaDesk. Retrieved 2021-07-25.