Spotlight: Nigel McCarthy
The majority of readers of The Sporting Fan will know Nigel McCarthy as the strength & conditioning (S&C) coach of Birkirkara, who joined the technical staff in the 2022/23 season alongside head coach Jose Borg....
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May 1, 2026
Mgarr United’s Hold Meets Birkirkara’s History In Final Showdown
The final trophy of the season awaits as Mgarr United and Birkirkara meet at 14:00 at the Centenary Stadium. Mgarr United arrive as holders and newly crowned league champions, their campaign defined by control and...
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Swieqi and Mgarr Blunt Each Other’s Attacks In Goalless Stalemate
Swieqi United and Mgarr United had to settle for a point each after ending their encounter in a goalless draw that saw both defences triumph on the day. Mgarr United came closest through Fernanda Peinado...
Hibernians Scrape Past San Gwann With Late Goal
Hibernians managed to return to winning ways after triumphing over San Gwann with a late goal from Alexis Espitia. Martina Borg also hit the post with an effort from the penalty spot. Justyne Caruana started...
Match Preview: Swieqi United vs Mgarr United
The clash between Swieqi United and Mgarr United kicks off at 17:30, following the match between San Gwann and Hibernians. The match promises a tense conclusion to today’s double-header at Mgarr Ground, before players head...
Match Preview: San Gwann vs Hibernians
San Gwann and Hibernians will kick-off today’s double-header at Mgarr Ground at 15:00, which will be followed by the encounter between Swieqi United and Mgarr United before players head for the international window. San Gwann...
Match Preview: Mtarfa vs Lija Athletic
Mtarfa will welcome Lija Athletic at the Victor Tedesco Stadium tonight at 20:30. The encounter will see the two sides bring their best game for the opportunity to notch their first victory of the season...
Birkirkara Sink Valletta With Late Goals
The Stripes were frustrated for long durations but managed a 2-0 victory over Valletta, thanks to late goals by Marta Grosso and Alishia Sultana. The Stripes’ Arianna Del Moral was denied by the woodwork twice,...
Match Preview: Birkirkara vs Valletta
Birkirkara will welcome Valletta for the first time tonight at 20:15 the Centenary Stadium. Jose Borg’s team will continue the hunt for points in search of rising to the top of the table, before the...
Lexine Farrugia Joins Sampdoria
Following months of speculation about her future, Lexine Farrugia is confirmed to have made the move to Sampdoria, where she will be playing with the U19 squad. Originally reported by the Times of Malta, the...
Mgarr Make It Five Games Unbeaten With Confident Win Over Lija
Mgarr United hit seven past Lija Athletic to continue their unbeaten run in the league. Abigail Camilleri opened the scoring, Joelma Alves Gabriel grabbed a hat-trick, while Fernanda Peinado scored a brace. Brenda Borg and...