The 2015–16

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

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were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by

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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

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. 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

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. , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 5 September 2015

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. , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 11 September 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 12 September 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 13 September 2015

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. , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 23 October 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 24 October 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 25 October 2015

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. , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 1 December 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 2 December 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 9 December 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 15 December 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 16 December 2015 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 6 January 2016

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. , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 19 January 2016 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 20 January 2016

Quarter-finals

Four quarter-final matches were played 19–20 April 2016. The draw for the quarter-final was held on 3 February 2016. , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 19 April 2016 , - , colspan="3" style="background:#fcc;", 20 April 2016

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.

External links

maltafootball.comsoccerway.com

References

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