2017–18 Maltese Premier League
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The 2017–18 Maltese Premier League (known as the BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 103rd season of top-flight league football in Malta. The season began on 18 August 2017 and ended on 22 April 2018. Hibernians were the defending champions, having won their 12th title the previous season.
Season | 2017–18 |
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Dates | 18 August 2017 – 22 April 2018 |
Champions | Valletta (24th title) |
Relegated | Naxxar Lions Lija Athletic |
Champions League | Valletta |
Europa League | Balzan Gżira United Birkirkara |
Matches played | 182 |
Goals scored | 505 (2.77 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Amadou Samb (21 goals) |
← 2016–17 2018–19 →
All statistics correct as of 21 April 2018. |
Balzan and Valletta contended the league title for the whole season and were head-to-head in the final phases.[1] On the last day of the season, on 21 April 2018, Valletta defeated Gżira United 2–1, while Balzan slipped in a 0–1 defeat against Hibernians, and as a result Valletta were crowned champions for the 24th time in their history.[2]