Birkikara showed grit and belief as they beat leaders Hamrun Spartans 2-0 to clinch their first win of the season.
The win lifts them out of the bottom three but only just.
For Hamrun a chance missed to go five wins from five and extend their lead in the premiership. The defeat now gives the chasing pack the chance to narrow the gap and in the case of Sliema Wanderers who play Gudja United this evening, a real chance to take over the lead.
Hibernian’s, who will be rueing missed chances against Valletta, have the opportunity to make amends when they meet Mosta tonight. Not so simple but Hibs should have enough quality to get past Mosta and close the gap at the top.
Defending champions Floriana can haul themselves further up the table with a win against bottom side Senglea Athletic tonight.
Valletta, like Hibernians, have an excellent chance to get among the leaders when they take on struggling Sirens this evening.
