Marsaxlokk FC protest turned down by Malta FA, Floriana confirmed as champions

Floriana won the match and the league on Saturday with a controversial goal in the 92nd minute.

According to Marsaxlokk FC, the winning goal was the result of a throw-in that landed the ball directly in Marsaxlokk FC’s goal. The team argues that the ball did not make contact with any of the players on the field.

The goal was attributed to Kenan Dervisagic, but Marsaxlokk FC argued that the Bosnian striker made no contact with the ball from Carlo Zammit Lonardelli’s cross.

However, the Malta FA panel dismissed the protest and ruled that the result should stand, thus confirming Floriana as the new Malta champions.

“The independent judicial body, the Protests Board, convened yesterday to hear submissions from both clubs concerning the formal protest from Marsaxlokk FC concerning the decisive YoHealth Premier League match played on 16th May 2026 between Floriana FC and Marsaxlokk FC.

“Representatives of both clubs were present and made their respective representations before the Board.

“Following its deliberations, the Protests Board has decided that the protest lodged by Marsaxlokk FC is rejected and consequently, the 2-1 result in favour of Floriana FC stands.

“The Board’s decision is effective immediately and has been communicated to all parties concerned.

“No further comment will be made at this stage.”