Eternal rivals Sliema McDonalds and Neptunes Emirates will face off this evening in what should be considered as a very important clash.

Although it is the first of the two clashes between the two sides, it is evident that whoever wins today’s encounter will become hot favourites to win this year’s title.

The rivalry between the two sides will certainly attract a large crowd to the Tal-Qroqq Pool and one expects a highly charged encounter after the several matches which gave local followers little or nothing to shout about in the past few weeks.

After the opening five matches in the competition, the two teams are locked in joint first place on 10 points – from five victories.

Before the top clash, Marsaxlokk will be seeking to earn their first points in a match against Gozitan side Otters.

Programme

Tal-Qroqq Pool: 5pm Marsaxlokk ASC-Otters; 6.15pm Neptunes Emirates-Sliema McDonalds