Kalkara United charge towards promotion as lead stretches to ten points
Kalkara United took a significant step toward securing promotion this Sunday, February 22, 2026, dismantling Dingli Swallows 2-0 at the Centenary Stadium to open up a commanding ten-point gap at the top of the BOV Amateur League II.
The league leaders relied on the clinical finishing of Ryan Dalli, who set the tone with an early goal in the 5th minute. Dalli doubled his tally and secured the three points in the 70th minute, leaving the Swallows unable to respond.
Msida St. Joseph Reclaim Second Spot
In the follow-up match at the Centenary Stadium, Msida St. Joseph delivered a statement performance by crushing Ghaxaq 5-0. Matthew Schembri was the star of the show, netting twice in the opening 22 minutes (12’, 22’) before an own goal just two minutes later (24’) effectively ended the contest. Schembri completed his hat-trick shortly after the restart (48’), and Taiwo David Akindele added a fifth in the 90th minute to move the Saints back into second place.
Siggiewi Edge Six-Goal Thriller
The Sirens Stadium hosted the most high-scoring encounter of the day as Siggiewi defeated Rabat Ajax 4-2. Despite falling behind to a Victor Ifeanyi Mbata strike in the 18th minute, Siggiewi fought back through Michael Sciberras (28’) and Jason Camilleri (45’). Rabat’s Jamie Camilleri equalised in the 58th minute, but Mark Camilleri (64’) and Roderick Taliana (85’) ensured Siggiewi claimed the points.
Around the Grounds
- Ta’ Xbiex 1–0 Sta. Venera Lightnings: At the Sirens Stadium, a 37th-minute goal from Nathan Belhadj was enough to secure a narrow win for Ta’ Xbiex, keeping them level on points with Dingli.
- Mdina Knights 3–0 Gharghur: The Knights enjoyed a comfortable afternoon at the Charles Abela Stadium with goals from Ivan Bojovic (13’), Giovanni Galea (64’), and Nichail Muscat (85’).
- Marsaskala 1–0 St. George’s: In the early kick-off at the Charles Abela Stadium, Byron Madu’s 4th-minute strike proved decisive as Marsaskala earned a hard-fought victory over the Pioneers.
BOV Amateur League II Standings
Following Matchday Action on 22/02/2026
| Rank | Team | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalkara United | 43 |
| 2 | Msida St. Joseph | 33 |
| 3 | Dingli Swallows | 31 |
| 4 | Ta’ Xbiex | 31 |
| 5 | Mdina Knights | 29 |
| 6 | Siggiewi | 23 |
| 7 | Rabat Ajax | 22 |
| 8 | St. George’s | 18 |
| 9 | Marsaskala | 12 |
| 10 | Ghaxaq | 11 |
| 11 | Gharghur | 10 |
| 12 | Sta. Venera Lightnings | 7 |
Share this content:
