2012–13 Gibraltar Premier Division
Football league season
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The 2012–13 Gibraltar Premier Division was the 114th season of the national football league in Gibraltar since its establishment - the highest level of football in Gibraltar. It was contested by six clubs - all of which are amateur. The season began on 15 September 2012 and ended on 29 May 2013. Lincoln were the defending champions, and successfully defended their title.
| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Lincoln |
| Relegated | None |
| Matches | 45 |
| Goals | 195 (4.33 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Lincoln 10–0 Lynx |
| Biggest away win | Glacis United 0–7 Lincoln Glacis United 1–8 Lincoln |
| Highest scoring | Lincoln 10–0 Lynx Lions Gibraltar 4–6 Manchester United |
← 2011–12 2013–14 → | |
No team was relegated because of an expansion to eight teams next season.[1] Gibraltar's new UEFA membership required the top division of a country to have at least seven participating clubs.
Participating teams
After the 2011–12 season the SJ Athletic Corinthians were relegated and Lynx were promoted from Division 2.
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln (C) | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 13 | +55 | 41 |
| 2 | St Joseph's | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 43 | 20 | +23 | 30 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 31 | −9 | 23 |
| 4 | Lynx | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 42 | −24 | 14 |
| 5 | Lions Gibraltar | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 41 | −17 | 11 |
| 6 | Glacis United | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 47 | −27 | 11 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Results
Each team played every other team three times, either twice at home and once away, or once at home and twice away, for a total of 15 matches.