The second round of the Assikura Women’s League kicks off with a blockbuster showdown as reigning champions Swieqi United host early pace-setters Mġarr United in what promises to be a thrilling battle at the top.

The two sides have already written plenty of drama this season. Mġarr shocked Swieqi on Matchday 1 with a 2-0 victory, but the Owls bounced back in style, stringing together four straight league wins and clinching the Assikura Women’s Super Cup with a commanding 3-0 triumph over the Greens.

Now, with Swieqi sitting just three points behind Mġarr, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Dorianne Theuma’s side know that a defeat would leave them six points adrift in the early title race, so their attacking firepower and wealth of experience will be crucial in reasserting their dominance.

On the other hand, Ryan Vella’s Mġarr are enjoying a dream campaign. The Greens remain perfect after five matches and boast the league’s stingiest defence, conceding just once so far. With confidence soaring, they look every inch a genuine challenger for the crown.

Elsewhere, Hibernians (3rd, 9 points) will be looking to bounce back after tough defeats to Swieqi and Mġarr when they take on San Ġwann, who are still chasing their first win of the season.

Meanwhile, Birkirkara (6 points) face off against Valletta (1 point) as the Stripes aim to close the gap on the leading pack and maintain pressure on Hibernians.