Marsaxlokk moved back on top the 360Sports Malta Premier table as they came from behind to beat leaders Sliema Wanderers 2-1 at the National Stadium on Saturday.

The Southseasiders now lead the way with 25 points, followed by Sliema on 24, Hamrun 23, Floriana and Birkirkara 22 but Hamrun and Floriana have a game in hand and will be facing each other on Monday.

For the Wanderers, this was the first defeat after five wins on the trot.

Sliema managed to take the lead on 15 minutes thanks to an Adam Magri Overend cross, deflected by a Marsaxlokk player for an own goal.

Marsaxlokk equalised on the hour courtesy of a Leandro Aguirre freekick and thirteen minutes from time, Alex Tanque notched the winner for Enzo Potenza’s side.