Top Four face-offs to ignite women’s league title race

The Assikura Women’s League has entered its decisive second phase, with the top four teams battling for the league title and a coveted spot in next season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Just three points separate the title contenders, promising an intense and thrilling conclusion to the season that could go down to the wire.

In the first round of matches, Hibernians will take on reigning champions Birkirkara, while Mġarr United face Swieqi United.

The next two matchdays will feature Hibernians against Mġarr and Swieqi versus Birkirkara, followed by Hibernians clashing with Swieqi and Birkirkara taking on Mġarr in the final round.

This sequence of fixtures will be repeated twice more to determine the Maltese champion of the 2024/2025 season.

All Top Four teams have been bolstering their squads during the January transfer window, with several new signings already making their debuts.

Among the new performers were Luz Hernandez of Mġarr United and Viverly Nanez of Birkirkara, who marked her first appearance with a goal against Mtarfa.

Meanwhile, the Bottom Four teams will be competing for positioning.

San Ġwann, who lead the group with 16 points, will face Valletta in their opening second phase match.

In the other game, Lija Athletic take on Mtarfa as the teams aim to end their campaigns on a high note.

FIXTURES

THURSDAY
BOTTOM FOUR: Valletta vs San Ġwann – 8.15pm, Centenary Stadium.

FRIDAY
BOTTOM FOUR: Mtarfa vs San Ġwann – 8.30pm, Mosta Stadium.

SATURDAY
TOP FOUR: Hibernians vs Birkirkara – 2pm, Dingli Ground.
TOP FOUR: Mġarr United vs Swieqi United – 4.30pm, Dingli Ground.