Fixtures

Malta Premier League 09/12 18:30 3 Sliema Wanderers vs Tarxien Rainbows FC - View
Malta Premier League 09/16 19:00 4 Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara - View
Malta Premier League 09/21 15:00 5 Sliema Wanderers vs Valletta - View
Malta Premier League 09/24 16:45 6 Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United - View
Malta Premier League 09/28 17:15 7 Sliema Wanderers vs Naxxar Lions - View
Malta Premier League 10/02 14:00 8 Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans - View

Results

Malta Premier League 08/28 19:00 3 Sliema Wanderers v Tarxien Rainbows FC - PPT.
Malta Premier League 08/22 18:00 2 [4] Sliema Wanderers v Mosta FC [11] L 0-1
Malta Premier League 08/16 19:00 1 [3] Saint Patrick FC Zabbar v Sliema Wanderers [3] W 1-2
Club Friendly List 07/26 16:15 - Saint Patrick FC Zabbar v Sliema Wanderers W 0-1
Club Friendly List 07/12 16:15 - Marsaxlokk FC v Sliema Wanderers W 0-2
Malta Premier League 05/09 18:30 50 [1] Sliema Wanderers v Floriana [3] L 0-4
Malta Premier League 05/04 16:00 2 [1] Sliema Wanderers v Birkirkara [5] D 0-0
Malta Premier League 04/30 16:30 5 Mosta FC v Sliema Wanderers W 1-4
Malta Premier League 04/27 12:30 4 [3] Sliema Wanderers v Hamrun Spartans [2] D 1-1
Malta Premier League 04/19 11:45 3 [4] Marsaxlokk FC v Sliema Wanderers [1] L 2-1
Malta Premier League 04/13 11:45 2 [5] Birkirkara v Sliema Wanderers [4] W 0-1
Malta Premier League 04/06 11:45 1 [2] Floriana v Sliema Wanderers [5] W 0-2

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 39 17 22
Wins 20 7 13
Draws 7 4 3
Losses 12 6 6
Goals for 63 30 33
Goals against 37 19 18
Clean sheets 15 5 10
Failed to score 11 5 6

Wikipedia - Sliema Wanderers F.C.

Sliema Wanderers Football Club, nicknamed "tax-Xelin" (of the shilling), is a professional Maltese football club. It is the most successful team in Malta and hails from the seaside town of Sliema. It currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.

History

The club was founded in 1909. The club competed in the first ever Maltese Premier League season in 1909–10 and finished in second position to Floriana after the five-game season came to an end.

Ten years down the line Sliema Wanderers finally made their mark in Maltese football by winning the Maltese Premier League title in the 1919–20 season. Since then the team have gone on to win the title 26 times, a record for Malta; the last three being in 2002–03, 2003–04 and 2004–05.

Sliema Wanderers also hold the record for the most FA Trophy wins, with their first coming in 1935, when they overpowered Floriana with a 4–0 victory. The club have gone on to win this particular honour 20 times, most recently in 2000, 2004 and in 2009; the last title was won against Valletta 7–6 on penalties after the match finished 3–3 following extra time.

With all these honours, Sliema Wanderers are currently the most successful team in the history of Maltese football with approximately 113 honours. Sliema Wanderers train at the Tigne Sports Complex, in Sliema.

Sliema Wanderers also had a futsal team, which participated in Malta's top futsal league.

2000s

The 2000s saw Sliema Wanderers becoming a dominant club in the Maltese scene again.

Summer 2003 had President Robert Arrigo signing Maltese internationals Jamie Pace, Djibril Sylla and Daniel Bogdanovic.

Season 2004-05 saw the Wanderers, under the presidency of Robert Arrigo, win their 26th Maltese Premier League title. Part of this success was Michael Mifsud's return to his boyhood club after being leaving 1.FC Kaiserslautern on a free.

Season 2005-06 started with a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Sheriff Tiraspol. Much to Arrigo's chagrin, lost Michael Mifsud to Lillestrøm SK, in a move made possible by Nikki Dimech who acted as his representative, albeit being a lengthy transfer saga that was complicated by International Transfer Clearance issues and compensation fees.

2010s

Sliema Wanderers clinched a Maltese FA Trophy in season 2015-16.

Keith Perry was confirmed as president in the beginning of season 2016-17 despite rumours. John Buttigieg was appointed as Head Coach.

2020s

The club endured a rough start to the 2020s. The club started off with a bang, signing former Arsenal F.C. midfielder Denílson. Further players were signed and Keith Perry was appointed chairman of the club, and Jeffrey Farrugia took over as president. A sponsorship deal was struck with Catco Group, an oil investment company based in China and Tunisia. Catco Group however, failed to pay its dues, citing technical reasons. This gave way to unrest within the club, with captain Mark Scerri and head coach Andrea Pisanu making public statements regarding the financial situation of the club, proceeding with resignations such as Perry and team manager Alex Muscat. Players went unpaid for months, with another sponsor, Sixt, finally paying the players directly just before Christmas. Eventually a new sponsor was brought on board. Farrugia was later ousted as Keith Perry returned in the President's seat in preparation for the upcoming season.

Season 2021-22 was disastrous from a technical point of view. Despite signing two new players in Djibouti international Warsama Hassan and Japanese Yuki Uchida, up until 19 November 2021, the club had not yet won a match, and sat at the bottom of the Maltese Premier League. The first win came on 20 November, stunning Valletta with a 2–1 result. The dying minutes of the match however, proved fatal, as Warsama Hassan was introduced at 90 minutes. However, the player had just returned from Egypt, where he had featured for his Djibouti national football team in a match against Algeria. Warsama was supposed to be in quarantine, having returned from a Dark Red listed country. Valletta lodged a formal complaint, which was upheld by the Malta Football Association, awarding a 3–0 win to Valletta. Sliema Wanderers' next match was against Birkirkara F.C., resulting in a further loss. On 10 April 2022 Sliema Wanderers lost against Valletta with a 2–1 result, and were relegated to Maltese Challenge League after thirty-seven years in the top flight.

Sliema Wanderers Football Club, founded in 1909, is one of the oldest and most prestigious football clubs in Malta. Based in the coastal town of Sliema, the club has a rich history and a passionate fan base, making it a prominent fixture in Maltese football. The team's colors are blue and white, which are proudly displayed in their home matches at the iconic Centenary Stadium.

Sliema Wanderers has a storied legacy, having won numerous Maltese league titles and domestic cups, establishing itself as a powerhouse in the local football scene. The club is known for its commitment to developing young talent, often integrating promising players into the first team, and has a strong youth academy that nurtures the next generation of football stars.

The Wanderers are celebrated for their attacking style of play and their ability to compete at the highest levels of Maltese football. Their fierce rivalries, particularly with clubs like Valletta FC, add to the excitement of the local football culture, drawing large crowds and creating an electric atmosphere during matches.

Off the pitch, Sliema Wanderers is involved in various community initiatives, promoting sportsmanship and healthy living among the youth. With a dedicated fan base and a commitment to excellence, Sliema Wanderers continues to be a symbol of pride for the town of Sliema and Maltese football as a whole.