Preview Day 23: Valletta vs St Andrews Published on: 20-02-2016
Valletta will fancy their chances of keeping their grip on top spot when they face bottom side St Andrew’s.
The Citizens have been in excellent form as 10 wins from their last 11 matches have enabled them to begin the third round of the championship with a two-point lead over title rivals Hibernians.
Coach Paul Zammit could hand a recall to Tunisian winger Abdelkarim Nafti who has recovered from a foot injury.
St Andrew’s will be aware of the difficult task awaiting them against the league leaders but they go into the match in good spirits after their improved performances of late.
Equatorial Guinea defender Eloy Nkene is still away due to family bereavement while striker Matteo Desira Buttigieg is nursing an ankle injury.
Previous results: Valletta vs St Andrew’s 3-0, 4-0.
Source - Times of Malta
Source - Times of Malta
