For Lija, this was the third defeat in four matches.
Meanwhile Birzebbuga St. Peter’s join Lija in fourth place thanks to a 1-0 win over Msida St. Joseph.
Melita lead the way with 13 points followed by St. Andrews and Pietà on 11, Lija and Birzebbuga 9, Gzira, St. George’s and Zebbug 8, Zurrieq 7, Zejtun and Gudja 4, Msida 1 and Hamrun -7.