Hamrun Spartans and Tarxien Rainbows will be facing off this evening at the National Stadium (kick-off 7.30pm) in a match which will not have any bearing on the standings.

At present, Tarxien are fifth on 21 points while Hamrun are sixth on 15 points.

On paper, Tarxien can still finish third, but only if the other clubs, Marsaxlokk and Birkirkara, lose at least one of their remaining two matches.

The Rainbows are fresh from a splendid 4-2 win against Marsaxlokk last week, a match which, like that they are playing today, is useful in view of their FA Trophy semifinal clash next month.

For the Spartans, they have certainly nothing at stake. Their only obligation is to honour the fixture.