When Neptunes face Sliema this evening in the second play-off of a three-match series, which decides the destination of this year’s winter title, excitement will continue brewing as the supporters of both teams know very well that their favourites can tilt the balance in their favour.
While a win for the Blues will dash Neptunes’ hopes of regaining the pre-season honour, it will hand Sliema their ninth success in the winter competition if they avoid defeat against San Ġiljan on May 9.
If Neptunes beat Sliema today the Saints will be in for a must-win clash in that last match in order to force a decider against their neighbours from Balluta Bay.
A draw today will present a different scenario and everything will depend on the last play-off between San Ġiljan and Sliema.
Be that as it may, the two matches in question are bound to be intriguing contests which should herald an equally close competition in summer.
Playing today
Otters vs Marsaxlokk - 18.15
Sliema vs Neptunes - 19.30
Tomorrow
Marsascala vs Ta’ Xbiex - 14.30
Valletta vs Exiles - 15.45
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | |
| San Ġiljan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 47 | 13 |
| Neptunes | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 37 | 13 |
| Sliema | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 41 | 12 |
| Sirens | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 59 | 9 |
| Valletta | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 40 | 3 |
| Exiles | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 62 | 0 |
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | |
| Marsaxlokk | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 22 | 12 |
| Marsascala | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 26 | 9 |
| Ta’ Xbiex | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 51 | 3 |
| Otters | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 52 | 0 |