Two points separate Birkirkara, Valletta before direct clash

Just two points separate leaders Birkirkara and second-placed Valletta before the two teams cross swords in a direct clash next Sunday. The Stripes lost 0-1 to Hibernians while Valletta returned to winning ways, beating Balzan 3-1. Sliema Wanderers, on the other hand, shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Mosta.