Hamrun Spartans beat Sirens 2-0 to make it four wins from four and top the BOV Premier League on 12 points. A goal either side of the break good enough to see of the St Paul’s Bay side.
A solitary goal minutes from full time saw Valletta beaten by arch rivals Floriana and fall to mid-table.
Mosta were comfortable 4-1 winners in their game against Pieta Hotspurs.
On Sunday, Marsaxlokk take on Balzan, Hibernians face Gzira and Santa Lucia meet Birkirkara.