2012–13 Maltese First Division

The 2012–13 Maltese First Division (also known as 2012–13 BOV 1st Division due to sponsorship reasons) began on 14 September 2012 and ended on 28 April 2013.

Participating teams
These teams will contest the 2012–13 Maltese First Division season:
 * Birżebbuġa St. Peter's
 * Dingli Swallows
 * Gudja United
 * Gżira United
 * Lija Athletic
 * Marsaxlokk
 * Mqabba
 * Naxxar Lions
 * Pietà Hotspurs
 * St. Andrews
 * Vittoriosa Stars
 * Żejtun Corinthians

Changes from previous season

 * Melita and Rabat Ajax were promoted to the 2012–13 Maltese Premier League. They were replaced with Marsaxlokk and Mqabba, relegated from 2011–12 Maltese Premier League.
 * St. Patrick and St. George's were relegated to the 2012–13 Maltese Second Division. They were replaced with Gżira United and Gudja United, all promoted from 2011–12 Maltese Second Division.