Qala Saints closed the gap on leaders Għajnsielem to just two points following a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the sixth matchday of the BOV Gozo Football League First Division at the Gozo Stadium on Sunday.

Meanwhile, bottom side Sannat Lions registered their first victory of the season with a 2-0 success over Xagħra United, while Kerċem Ajax and SK Victoria Wanderers shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw on Friday.

Qala Saints 1–0 Għajnsielem

Qala Saints inflicted a first league defeat of the season on Għajnsielem to move within two points of the leaders in a fiercely contested encounter which produced three red cards.

Roberto Monteiro Rondinely scored the decisive goal in the 44th minute, giving Qala a slender advantage shortly before the interval.

The Saints faced a difficult second half as tensions increased, with substitute Kevin Farrugia shown a red card while on the bench in the 64th minute.

Three minutes later, Emanuel Buttigieg was also dismissed, leaving Qala to defend their lead with ten players on the pitch.

Għajnsielem were unable to capitalise on their numerical advantage and suffered a setback of their own when Stefan Cassar was sent off in the 80th minute.

Despite the disciplinary incidents, Qala held firm to secure three valuable points and strengthen their challenge near the top of the standings.

The result left Għajnsielem leading with 12 points from five matches, while Qala moved into second place with ten points from the same number of games.

Referee: Fyodor Zammit.

Xagħra United 0–2 Sannat Lions

Sannat Lions finally opened their points account for the season with a deserved 2-0 victory over Xagħra United at the Gozo Stadium on Sunday.

Mailson Lima Duarte Lopes put Sannat ahead in the 20th minute, giving the visitors an important early advantage.

Xagħra attempted to find a way back into the contest, but Sannat doubled their lead in the 58th minute through Tristan Grech.

The Lions protected their two-goal cushion until the final whistle to secure their first three points of the campaign after six matches.

Despite the victory, Sannat remained at the bottom of the standings with three points, one behind Xagħra United, who have collected four points from five matches.

Referee: Patrick Falzon.

Kerċem Ajax 1–1 SK Victoria Wanderers

Kerċem Ajax and SK Victoria Wanderers remained level on points following a 1-1 draw in Friday’s encounter at the Gozo Stadium.

After a goalless first half, Kerċem broke the deadlock in the 61st minute through Patrick Tiengo Vasconcellos.

However, the Wanderers responded in the 77th minute when Sam Harland struck the equaliser to earn his side a share of the points.

Neither team managed to find a winning goal in the closing stages, leaving both clubs on seven points from five matches.

Referee: Andrea Naudi.

BOV Gozo Football League First Division standings

As at 18 October 2026

Għajnsielem retain their position at the summit despite Sunday’s defeat, but Qala Saints have moved firmly into contention, with Xewkija Tigers also well placed on nine points.

At the opposite end of the table, Sannat’s first victory has reduced the gap separating them from Xagħra United to just one point, although the Lions have played one match more.