Country | Malta | ||
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Teams | 65 | ||
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The 2016–17 Maltese FA Trophy is the 79th version of the tournament. This version of the competition began on 3 September 2016 and will end on 20 May 2017.
The Maltese FA Trophy this season will be a single elimination tournament between 65 teams. The winner of the tournament will earn a place in the Europa League. Matches which are level after regulation will go to extra time and additionally to penaties to determine a winner, if necessary.
One preliminary match was played on 3 September 2016. The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.
Twelve first round matches were played 9–11 September 2016. The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.
Twenty second round matches were played 21–23 October 2016. The draw for the preliminary, first, and second rounds was held 17 August 2016.
Sixteen third round matches were played between 29 November 2016 – 11 January 2017. The draw for the third and fourth rounds was held 25 October 2016.
Eight fourth round matches were played 17–18 January 2017. The draw for the third and fourth rounds was held 25 October 2016.
Four quarter-final matches were played 18–19 February 2017. The draw for the quarter-finals was held 20 January 2017.
2016–17 Maltese Premier League