Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Swieqi & Hamrun Spartans face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Fa Trophy. All the pre-match information is available here!
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Swieqi form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 2nd round.The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the First Division this season. Swieqi have only managed 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their games here at MFA Centenary Stadium.
An away draw last time out for Swieqi, facing Pietà Hotspurs in a game that ended 1-1. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Zejtun Corinthians (1-2).
The Swieqi fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 7 in 6 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Swieqi defense is not exactly impregnable. 11 goals conceded from 6 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Hamrun Spartans form and stats
They also participated in Fa Trophy last season. This ended in the 4th round.3 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. That’s the product of Hamrun Spartans playing as the away team in the Premier League this season. Hamrun Spartans has drawn their two previous away games.
Hamrun Spartans has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Gudja United for a Premier League game that ended a draw (1-1). A 0-3 loss hosting Gzira United before that.
Hamrun Spartans have scored 10 goals on their travels this season, from 7 away games in the league. As opposed to that, Hamrun Spartans have seen the ball go into their own net 8 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Swieqi missing players
Hamrun Spartans missing players
| Swieqi | Hamrun Spartans | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 10 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Won | W | 6 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Drew | D | 4 | 11 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | ||
| 44 | 13 | Scored | S | 18 | 30 | ||
| 38 | 17 | Conceded | C | 13 | 27 | ||
| 96% | 90% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 76% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 76% | ||
| 72% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 40% | ||
| 48% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 20% | ||
| 24% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 4% | ||
| 64% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 56% | ||
| 16% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 30% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 32% | ||
| 3.4 | 2.3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.2 | 4 | ||
| 4.1 | 3.6 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 4.6 | ||
| 2 | 2.1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 52 | 14 | Total Shots | T S | 122 | 233 | ||
| 31 | 9 | Shots on Target | S O | 44 | 78 | ||
| 84% | 133% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 30% | 29% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Zejtun Corinthians | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 28 |
| 2 | Lija Athletic | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | St. Andrews | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | Qrendi | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 23 |
| 5 | Naxxar Lions | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Pembroke Athleta | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 22 |
| 7 | Pietà Hotspurs | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -4 | 18 |
| 8 | Swieqi | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 15 |
| 9 | Zebbug Rangers | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Mqabba | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -7 | 13 |
| 11 | St. George's | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 16 | -13 | 13 |
| 12 | Qormi | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 | Fgura United | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -12 | 11 |
| 14 | Vittoriosa Stars | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 9 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Floriana | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 34 |
| 2 | Hibernians | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | Valletta | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 29 |
| 4 | Gzira United | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 28 |
| 5 | Sirens | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 | Balzan | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 21 |
| 7 | Birkirkara | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
| 8 | Hamrun Spartans | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 19 |
| 9 | Mosta | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -6 | 19 |
| 10 | Gudja United | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -7 | 15 |
| 11 | Senglea Athletic | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | -10 | 15 |
| 12 | Sliema Wanderers | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 9 | -3 | 14 |
| 13 | Santa Lucia | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -12 | 14 |
| 14 | Tarxien Rainbows | 15 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 24 | -34 | 1 |