BOV Third Division match-day 22 fixtures released: Championship, play-off spot at stake

The Malta Football Association released the fixtures for match-day 22 in the BOV Third Division where the championship and the team to take part in the play-offs are still to be determined.

Sun-15-Apr-2018 16:00 Charles Abela Stadium Mellieha vs Kirkop United
Sun-15-Apr-2018 18:15 Charles Abela Stadium Ta’ Xbiex vs Msida St. Joseph
Sun-15-Apr-2018 16:00 Luxol Stadium Zurrieq vs Sta. Venera Lightnings
Sun-15-Apr-2018 18:15 Luxol Stadium Mdina Knights vs Ghaxaq
Sun-15-Apr-2018 16:00 Sirens Stadium Xghajra Tornados vs Marsaskala
Sun-15-Apr-2018 18:15 Sirens Stadium Dingli Swallows vs Mtarfa

Sta. Venera need a point from the game against Zurrieq to be crowned champions. On the other hand, Mellieha have to beat Kirkop United, hoping that Sta. Venera lose to Zurrieq and in that case, Mellieha and Sta. Venera would end their commitments on level points and a championship decider would be necessary.

Kirkop United and Xghajra Tornados are still fighting for the play-off spot. Lying one point ahead of Xghajra, Kirkop have to beat Mellieha to make sure of ending their commitments in third place. In case of a draw, they need to hope that Xghajra fail to beat Marsaskala. Xghajra, on the other hand, have to beat Marsaskala and hope Kirkop fail to beat Mellieha. In case of a draw with Marsaskala, they hope Kirkop lose to Mellieha in order to force a decider for third place.

Sta. Venera lead the way with 50 points, followed by Mellieha on 47, Kirkop 42, Xghajra 41, Msida 35, Mdina 31, Ghaxaq 28, Zurrieq and Dingli 27, Mtarfa 14, Ta` Xbiex and Marsaskala 8.