Ħamrun Spartans F.C.

Foundation

The Ħamrun Spartans were founded in 1907. By season 1913–14, Ħamrun Spartans were already an established team on the local scene winning the title during that season thanks to a better goal-average than St. George's. Their second League success came four years later when they finished again in joint top-spot with St. George's. This time, the Spartans were crowned champions of Malta by beating them in a playoff. Ħamrun's top player at that time was Gejtu Psaila, known as il-Haċċa. In the 1920s and 1930s, the club went through a difficult period as most Ħamrun players left to join other clubs. A new team, Ħamrun Liberty, was formed and in just a couple of years, Ħamrun Liberty was among the elite of Maltese football. On their return to the First Division in 1946–47, the club changed its name to Ħamrun Spartans. They were soon a hit as they won the Johnnie Walker Championship Trophy, winning also the Cassar Cup. They won the Cassar Cup again in 1948–49 season. For four times between 1947 and 1952, they were four times runners-up. The team started dwindling down in the 60's until they were relegated in the season 1969–70. After returning to the First Division, they were relegated once again in 1973–74. However, after two years in the Second Division, they were back in the First Division.

Anniversary and successes

On the 75th anniversary, exactly during the season 1982–83, the club was back at the top winning the title after an absence of 36 years.…

Maltese Premier League Winners (11): 1913–14, 1917–18, 1946–47, 1982–83, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1990–91, 2020–21, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 Maltese FA Trophy Winners (6): 1982–83, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1991–92 Maltese Super Cup Winners (7): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 2023, 2024 Euro Challenge Cup Winners (4): 1985/86, 1988/89, 1991/92, 1992/93 Cassar Cup Winners (2): 1947–47, 1948–49 Super 5 Tournament (Quadrangular Tournament) Winners (1): 1991–92 Challenge Cup Winners (1): 2024