Kenneth Aquilina scored the all-important goal on the 46th minute.
In another match, a goal by Isaac Zammit on the 52nd minute handed Melita a narrow win over Luqa St. Andrew’s.
Fgura and Mgarr lead the way with 16 points, followed by Birzebbuga on 14, Marsaxlokk 13, Rabat 12, Melita 11, St. George’s 10, Zabbar and Sta. Venera 7, Mellieha and Kalkara 5, Siggiewi and Luqa 4.