Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Gudja United 2nd with 49 points, San Gwann 13th with 23, 26 apart. Gudja United had been under-performing their position — 10th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.65/1.12 for Gudja United and 1.15/2 for San Gwann (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.51.
Gudja United came in having won seven on the spin, having scored in 9 consecutive games. Defeat had followed defeat for San Gwann — seven in succession. From the last five rounds, Gudja United held 15 points of 15 and San Gwann 0.
MFA Centenary Stadium in Ta'Qali staged the fixture, a ground that holds 2,000.