| Season | 1973–74 |
|---|---|
| Champions |
Valletta F.C. (9th title) |
| Relegated |
Qormi F.C. Hamrun Spartans F.C. |
| European Cup | Valletta F.C. |
| European Cup Winners' Cup | Sliema Wanderers F.C. |
| UEFA Cup | Hibernians F.C. |
| Matches played | 91 |
| Goals scored | 178 (1.96 per match) |
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1972–73
1974–75 → | |
The 1973–74 Maltese First Division was the 59th season of top-tier football in Malta. It was contested by 10 teams, and Valletta F.C. won the championship.
League standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valletta F.C. (C) | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 8 | +15 | 28 | Qualification for the European Cup |
| 2 | Hibernians F.C. | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 24 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup |
| 3 | Floriana F.C. | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 32 | 21 | +11 | 21 | |
| 4 | Sliema Wanderers F.C. | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 14 | +11 | 21 | Qualification for the European Cup Winners' Cup [a] |
| 5 | Zebbug Rangers | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 15 | |
| 6 | Marsa F.C. | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 25 | −6 | 15 | |
| 7 | Gzira United | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 23 | −7 | 15 | |
| 8 | Birkirkara F.C. | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 19 | −7 | 14 | |
| 9 | Qormi F.C. (R) | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 23 | −13 | 14 | Relegation |
| 10 | Hamrun Spartans F.C. (R) | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 22 | −11 | 13 |
- ^ Sliema Wanderers qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup as Maltese FA Trophy Winners
Relegation tie-breaker
With both Birkirkara and Qormi level on 14 points, a play-off match was conducted to Finish 9th place and be Relegated.
| Birkirkara F.C. | 1–0 | Qormi F.C. | Gżira | |
| Stadium: Empire Stadium |