Goal rush sends Hibs top as Valletta held to draw

Hibernians have gone top of the BOV Premiership , level on points with Gzira,  following an 8-1 hammering of Lija.

Two goals each from Jake Grech, Shola Shodija and Rundell Winchester as well as one apiece from Bjorn Kristensen and Jose Wilkson Teixeira rounded off the win for Hibs and moved them to top spot above Hamrun Spartans.

Valletta missed the chance to edge closer to the top group after being held to a 1-1 draw by Sta Lucia.