The MFA registered an increase in the attendances for the four national leagues – Premier, First, Second and Third Divisions.

The figure amounts to 235,504 of which 162,475 paid the admission fee. This showed an increase of around 40,000 when compared to the previous season.

It was the third consecutive time that attendances were on the increase. However, the past season, there were some more matches because of the National League Anniverary Cup, though at the start of the season, it was difficult in view of the fact that the Premier League and the First Division were hit by the corruption scandals which occurred in season 2008-2009.

It was only in the Bank of Valletta Super Cup and the First Division that attendances were down compared to the previous season. Otherwise, there was an increase in all the other competitions.

Gate receipts from the Premier League matches amounted to euro 507,570, including 18 per cent VAT, that is, €25,089 more than the previous season. VAT payments amounted to €77,455. The MFA also paid the sum of just over €122,005, including VAT, for services rendered by the Police.

The MFA also had other expenses which included cleaning, water and electricity bills, salaries of employees and the maintenance of the national stadium, which included the re-surfacing (twice) of the playing area.