The 2007–08 Maltese First Division (known as 2007–08 BOV First Division for sponsorship reasons) started on October 9, 2007 and ended on May 23, 2008. Marsa and St. George's were the teams which were relegated from the 2006–07 Maltese Premier League. Dingli Swallows and Mellieha were the promoted teams from the 2006–07 Maltese Second Division. Tarxien Rainbows finished as champions and were promoted to the 2008–09 Maltese Premier League. They were joined with Qormi, who won a play-off with Mosta 4-3 on penalties, following a 0-0 draw. The play-off was necessary because the two teams finished level on points. Mellieħa and Marsa were relegated to the 2008–09 Maltese Second Division. Mellieha had just been promoted but went straight down. Marsa suffered two straight relegations, having been relegated from the Premier League.
Teams
The Maltese First Division 2007–08 was made up of these teams: Dingli Swallows Marsa Mellieħa Mosta Qormi Senglea Athletic St. Georges St.Patrick Tarxien Rainbows Vittoriosa Stars
Changes from previous season
Ħamrun Spartans and Mqabba were promoted to the Premier League. They were replaced with St. Georges and Marsa, both relegated from 2006–07 Maltese Premier League. San Ġwann and Naxxar Lions were relegated to 2007–08 Maltese Second Division. They were replaced with Dingli Swallows and Mellieħa.
League table
Promotion Play off
The playoff was played due to Mosta and Qormi finished level on points. Qormi promoted.
Results
Top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 Anthony EviparkerVittoriosa Stars152 Anthony EwurumSenglea Athletic133 Chris CiapparaDingli Swallows124 Warren ChircopMarsa105 Carlos CamenzuliMosta9 Joseph FarrugiaQormi
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