The 1980-81 season was memorable in more ways than one.

As we have seen last week, it was the last season played at the old Empire Sports Ground. It was also the first time the championship was played under the name of Premier League and it was the season when the new First Division League was introduced. The honour to win the first edition fell to Senglea Athletic.

1980-81 was the best season in the history of Senglea Athletic.

During that memorable season, the MFA introduced the Premier Division for the top eight teams in the league. A new First Division League was also introduced.

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