League champions Luxol were handed a comfortable start to their title defence when they were drawn against newcomers Sliema as the draws of the Gatorade Futsal League and KO competition were held at the Corradino Pavillion.

Meanwhile last year’s play-off finalists Valletta and Hamrun will start their commitments against Sirens and Lija respectively.

On the other hand, the St Andrews side received a bye  alongside Sirens  to the second round of the KO competition.

Matches from the first round will be played between October 5 and 9 while the league  is scheduled to start in November.

Consequently, the FMA will decide Luxol’s opponent in the Gatorade Super Cup as last year’s KO finalists Balzan dropped their participation.

The draws resulted as follows:

Gatorade Futsal League Day 1

Luxol vs Sliema

Mqabba vs Qrendi

Zebbug vs Msida

Sirens vs Valletta

Marsaskala vs Swieqi

Lija vs Hamrun

Mdina vs Gozo

Gatorade Futsal KO competition First Round draws

Valletta vs Sliema

Mqabba vs Gozo

Swieqi vs Marsaskala

Hamrun vs Zebbug

Lija vs Msida

Qrendi  vs Mdina