Pietà Hotspurs secured promotion to the Premier League as they took the point they needed in a 2-2 draw from the BOV First Division clash with Lija Athletic on Saturday.

The Hotspurs now lead the way with 46 points, seven ahead of Zebbug Rangers and fifteen ahead of Lija Athletic.

St. Andrews moved fifth thanks to a 5-3 win over Zurrieq.

Pietà Hotspurs lead the way with 46 points, followed by Zebbug on 39, Lija 31, Melita 29, St. Andrews 28, St. George’s 27, Gzira 26, Zurrieq 24, Gudja and Birzebbuga 22, Msida 17, Zejtun 14 and Hamrun 7.