October started with a midweek match between Ghajnsielem and Xewkija Tigers. This match looked destined to end all square, however, Martin Cremona invented a winner with time ticking away for a 1-0 win. Next up where Qala St. J. Ghajnsielem scored early in this game and thus avoided the complications that had arisen in their earlier cup encounter. The 6-1 win was a relief from the asphyxiating series of close games that the Blacks have played so far. 

This blow-out win aside, the Blacks seem to be having trouble creating chances and putting away the chances they create. Aloy Ihebulu and Dione Lautier have yet to develop the kind of understanding that is essential for a successful partnership. Errol Grima looks unhappy on the left wing. Frank Buttigieg has yet to hit any high notes on the right flank. Central midfield is free riding on the dominance of Martin Cremona. Defensively, Ghajnsielem seem solid. Even here, however, there seem to be drops in concentration at the back in every match. All three goals conceded so far can be logged as totally avoidable.

Nadur's challenge has been gathering steam. The Youngsters registered three wins this month beating Xaghra, Zebbug and Victoria Hotspurs. With their loss to the Youngsters, Zebbug have lost their way a little, after a winning start. There is some trouble in their camp and there is talk that they will be replacing their foreigner. The G.F.A. has granted them a reprieve by rescheduling their match with Ghajnsielem for later in the season due to a conflict of fixtures with Gozo F.C. On their part The Tigers have made life difficult for themselves by losing to Hotspurs at the death and by dropping two points to Qala conceding another last gasp goal. Xewkija had earlier lost in similar fashion to the Blacks both in the cup and the league.

Accompanying Xewkija in the nether regions of the division are the teams that were tipped to struggle in the pre-season: Xaghra U., Victoria H. and Qala St.

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