A goal by Alan Borg Olivier on the 32nd minute handed St. Andrews a narrow win over neighbours Swieqi United in a match from the BOV First Division at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Saturday.
In another match, Naxxar Lions and Zebbug Rangers shared the spoils in a goalless draw.
Lija lead the way with nine points, followed by Qrendi and St. Andrews on 7, Zebbug 5, Qormi, Zebbug and Pieta 4, Pembroke and Naxxar 3, St. George’s and Zejtun 2, Swieqi 1, Vittoriosa, Mqabba and Fgura 0.