Despite obtaining positive results at the weekend, Pieta and Floriana have joined Mosta in the forthcoming Relegation Pool.

The last team in this pool, as well as the remaining berth for the Championship Pool will be determined the coming weekend.

The deciding match is that between Hamrun Spartans and Msida on Sunday at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. With just this round to go, Hamrun have 19 points to Msida’s 18. A draw will be enough for the Spartans to make sure of their Championship Pool berth, while Msida have to win to topple the Spartans and earn that Top Six berth for the first time ever.

Also, Birkirkara are this season’s winter champions as they have an unassailable four point lead over Hibernians and five over Sliema. The Stripes start the second phase on 21 points.