About Gżira United FC

Gżira United FC is a Maltese professional football club based in the harbour town of Gżira in central Malta. Founded in 1947, the club currently competes in the Maltese Premier League and is commonly known as “The Maroons” due to its traditional kit colors. It plays its home matches at the Centenary Stadium and represents one of the key teams from the central region of the island.

For much of its history, Gżira United competed in the lower divisions of Maltese football, gradually building its reputation. The club achieved success by winning several lower-tier league titles and earned promotion to the top division in the 2015–16 season. Its only major domestic trophy came in 1972–73, when it won the Maltese FA Trophy, marking an important milestone in the club’s development.

In recent years, Gżira United has established itself as a competitive side in the top tier and has also gained recognition in European competitions. The club has participated in UEFA tournaments and achieved notable results, including progressing to advanced qualifying rounds and securing surprising victories against stronger opponents. Despite not being among Malta’s most decorated clubs, Gżira United continues to grow and remains an ambitious team within Maltese football.