The Paolites are one of three teams with maximum points after two matches after defeating Pietà Hotspurs and Valletta with identical 2-1 scores. On the other hand, the Greens are still chasing their first points after losing 0-2 to Hamrun Spartans and 0-1 to Sliema Wanderers. Defeats which prompted Floriana to terminate the contract of Nicolas Chiesa and re-appoint Luis Oliveira as their new coach.