Match Preview: Birkirkara FC vs. Hamrun Spartans FC
by Ayrton Galea - 26th October 2018
Birkirkara FC will be aiming for the second consecutive victory in the BOV Premier League, when they will take on Hamrun Spartans FC this evening in a match at the Centenary Stadium (Kick Off – 19:00).
The Stripes recovered from two consecutive defeats as they returned to winning ways last weekend. A goal by debutant Petar Orlanic and an own goal paved the way for a fine 2-0 victory over Tarxien Rainbows FC.
On the other hand, Hamrun Spartans will be searching for their first victory after four matches without a win as they lost two matches and drew the other two. They lost their last match against Hibernians FC with a 2-1 score.
The Stripes are occupying the sixth position with twelve points from seven matches, three points over Hamrun Spartans FC who are in the seventh place joined by Floriana FC and St. Andrew's FC.
Head to Head
Birkirkara FC and Hamrun Spartans FC have met eighteen times in all competitions in the last ten seasons. The Stripes dominated the head-to-head encounters by winning thirteen matches with two other matches ended in a draw.
The Stripes scored fourty-three goals in these eighteen matches, while the Spartans managed to net only nineteen goals. Furthermore, the Stripes managed to complete seven clean sheets.
The biggest victory in the last ten seasons saw the Stripes emerging as winners with a comfortable 4-0 score. In a match played on the 22 October 2011, Trevor Cilia and Angus Buhagiar scored a goal each while Leighton Grech scored a late brace.
Come on the Stripes!
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