A penalty by Paul Chimezie three minutes from the end of the first half enabled Mqabba to return to winning ways as they defeated Swieqi United as they defeated Swieqi United 1-0 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Friday.

At the Luxol Stadium, St. Andrews and Qormi shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Kemar Reid put St. Andrews ahead on the 26th minute but Brandon Grech was quick to level matters a minute later.

Lija lead the way with 18 points, followed by Pieta on 13, St. Andrews and Qrendi 11, Naxxar 10, Zejtun 9, Zebbug and Qormi 8, Swieqi, Pembroke and Mqabba 7, St. George’s 5, Vittoriosa 4, Fgura 3.