Gzira United moved seventh thanks to a 4-0 win over Sirens at the Centenary Stadium on Sunday.
This was the third successive win for Andrew Cohen’s side which enable them to move further up the table, just two points behind sixth-placed Hibernians. Sirens, on the other hand, remain second from bottom on eight points.
The Maroons took the lead on the 23rd minute when off an assist by Thaylor Aldama from the right, Zachary Scerri hit low past goalkeeper Andrea Cassar.
Gzira doubled the score on the 64th minute when they were awarded a penalty after a defender handled the ball inside the area and from the penalty spot, Zachary Scerri converted.
On the 90th, substitute Kyle Spence extended the lead for Gzira, hitting home after a Thiaguinho effort hit the upright.
Another substitute Tomislav Knezevic made it 4-0 three minutes in added time with a shot from outside the area.