First-half goals by Kemmu Jackson and Kaylon Paisley gave St. Andrews a 2-0 win over Pietà Hotspurs on Sunday while on Friday, Lija Athletic defeated Qrendi 4-1. Stefano Montesano Perez put Lija ahead and although Dhonatan Santos da Hora levelled matters for Qrendi, a brace by Erjon Beu and a goal by Romer Alexis Alegria Jimenez handed Lija the three points.
Gzira United registered their first win as they beat Qrendi 3-1 in another match on Sunday. Andrew Cohen and Sacha Borg gave the Maroons a two-goal lead and although Batista Navarro pulled one back for Qrendi, Austin Obaje sealed the issue with a third goal.
On Friday, Zejtun Corinthians came back from three goals down to hold Gzira in a 3-3 draw. Goals by Paulo Arango, Moises Avila Perez and Andrew Cohen gave the Maroons what seemed a comfortable lead in the first half but Zejtun hit back with a brace by Saturday Nanapere and a goal by Clayton Giordmaina.
Lija and St. Andrews lead the way with 9 points, followed by Zejtun and Gzira on 4, Pietà 3 and Qrendi 0.