Santa Lucia stay two points clear of Mosta after the two teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Centenary Stadium on Sunday.
Lying fourth from bottom, Mosta now lie four points clear of Valletta but remain two points behind Santa Lucia who are fifth from bottom, three points behind Gzira United and Balzan.
The Blues forged ahead just before the end of the first half thanks to Chidera Henry Nwoga who headed the ball home from close range off a corner from the right.
However, thirteen minutes in the second half, substitute Alessio Piazza equalised following a good move on the left which saw him slot the ball past Akpan from a close angle.