On this day twenty-one years ago Birkirkara won the first premier league.

by Clayton Schembri - 30th April 2021

1999-2000 was without any shadow of a doubt the season of Birkirkara.

After three seasons in which they twice finished runners-up, the Stripes marked their 50th anniversary by becoming the first champions of the new millennium.

In a new league format Birkirkara started off strongly and were way in front of the chasing pack. Due to the new format, the points were halved and the gap suddenly grew smaller. Two defeats against Hibernians and Pieta H. sent out warning signals. The jinx seemed to had struck again. The team however, managed to control the situation and finally delivered. Amongst a carnival atmosphere never witnessed before, Birkirkara thumped their arch rivals Valletta to the tune of 5-1.

Happy Anniversary Stripes!

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