Mġarr United and Swieqi United are preparing to compete in a crucial clash in the Assikura Women’s League this weekend.
Both teams currently sit in third place, tied on 12 points, trailing the leaders Hibernians by four points after six matches. If either team loses this match, they will find themselves seven points adrift from Hibernians, making their pursuit of the title significantly more challenging, although there will still be ample opportunity to recover with four more rounds remaining. Both Mġarr and Swieqi are considered strong contenders for the league championship this season.
Mġarr has demonstrated resilience by holding both Hibernians and Birkirkara to goalless draws, while Swieqi has struggled against the top two teams, suffering defeats against both of them. Mġarr enters the game on the back of a commanding 5-0 triumph over Lija Athletic, with five different players getting on the scoresheet, including Veronique Mifsud, a Maltese summer signing who opened her account. This victory also marked Mġarr’s 200th win in domestic competitions since their debut in women’s football in 2006.
For the Owls, Jade Flask’s outstanding four-goal display in their previous game has reaffirmed her status as a crucial figure in the attack, aiming to regain her consistency as a goal-scorer for the team. In the meantime, league leaders Hibernians are set to take on Lija as they strive to extend their unbeaten streak.
Currently sitting at the top with 16 points, Hibernians are three points ahead of Birkirkara, following their dominant 6-0 victory over San Ġwann. Lija has accumulated six points thus far. As for Birkirkara, who are in second place, they will face Mtarfa, currently at the bottom of the standings and still searching for their first points of the season.
In the previous weekend, Birkirkara’s experienced defender, Charlene Zammit, celebrated her 300th appearance in local competitions, making it a significant milestone for the club. The Stripes managed to bounce back from their defeat against Hibernians by defeating Valletta.
Meanwhile, San Ġwann and Valletta will go head-to-head in an intriguing clash. Last season, these two teams fought for the top position in the Bottom Four group, with Valletta ultimately emerging victorious.