Zebbug Rangers bounced back from two consecutive defeats with a 4-1 win over Zejtun Corinthians in a match from the BOV First Division to move closer to securing promotion to the Premier League.

Melita joined Lija Athletic in third place after beating Zurrieq 1-0.

Birzebbuga St. Peter’s registered a third consecutive win as they defeated St. Andrews 4-1 while Gudja United pushed Hamrun Spartans into deeper relegation trouble as they beat them 1-0.

Pietà lead the way with 46 points, followed by Zebbug on 42, Melita and Lija 32, St. George’s 31, Birzebbuga, St. Andrews and Gudja 28, Gzira 26, Zurrieq 24, Msida 20, Zejtun 14 and Hamrun 10.