Holders Hibs face Premier League opposition

Hibernians face a tricky task to defend the Carlsberg Tournament trophy as three other Premier League rivals complete the four-team line-up of this annual summer pre-season event which starts this evening at the Corradino ground.

The Paolites, who last year won the tournament after a 3-0 defeat of Marsaxlokk in the final match, will compete with Msida St Joseph, Valletta and Pietà Hotspurs for the trophy.

Hibernians will be involved in the first match, an encounter with the ambitious Msida St Joseph today at 6 p.m. This match will be followed by the clash between Pietà Hotspurs and Valletta at 8 p.m.

Programme

Today - 6 p.m. Msida St Joseph vs Hibernians; 8 p.m. Pietà Hotspurs vs Valletta.

Wednesday - 6 p.m. Hibernians vs Pietà H.; 8 p.m. Valletta vs Msida SJ.

Friday - 6 p.m. Msida SJ vs Pietà H.; 8 p.m. Hibernians vs Valletta.