A goal by Jhanluis Hernandez six minutes in the second half handed Mellieha a narrow win over Kirkop United in a match from the BOV Amateur League I at the Sirens Stadium on Saturday.
On the other hand, in another match, Senglea Athletic and Xghajra Tornados shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Glen Pace put Senglea ahead on 22 minutes but Cheyzen Spagnol converted a penalty five minutes from the end of the first half.
Attard lead the way with 53 points, followed by Victoria on 48, Qormi 43, Mqabba 41, Lija 40, San Gwann 30, Qrendi 26, Kirkop and Mellieha 24, Senglea 22, Zejtun, Pembroke and Luqa 21 and Xghajra 20.