The First Division Boċċi Championship continued with its 18th round of fixtures, producing several important results that have made the standings even more intriguing at both ends of the table. Għaxaq consolidated their position at the top with a convincing 21-6 victory over St. Peter’s Żabbar, while Qormi San Bastjan registered an impressive 21-4 win against second-placed Msida.

Żurrieq recorded the biggest win of the round, defeating Buġibba 21-0, while Santa Venera overcame Żejtun 21-11. San Ġwann claimed an important away victory, beating Lija 21-13, as Żebbuġ earned a valuable 21-7 success over Birkirkara.

With only five matches remaining before the end of the regular season, the battle for places in the Championship Pool and the fight to avoid relegation are becoming increasingly intense. Għaxaq lead the standings with 16 points, followed by Msida on 13 and St. Peter’s Żabbar on 12.

Once the regular season concludes, the play-offs will determine the league champions. The team finishing first will qualify directly for the championship final, while the clubs finishing between second and fifth place will contest the play-offs for the remaining spot in the final.

First Division Standings

Għaxaq 16, Msida 13, St. Peter’s Żabbar 12, Żurrieq 11, Żejtun 10, San Ġwann 7, Lija 7, Birkirkara 6, Santa Venera 6, Buġibba 5, Qormi San Bastjan 5, Żebbuġ 4.