Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier LeagueSecond Stage - Main - 23Kick-off on February 17, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola
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What was the result of Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers?
Birkirkara and Sliema Wanderers drew 1-1 on February 17, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 29′J. BayoBirkirkara
- 78′Gustavo AlcinoSliema Wanderers
Official lineup for Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Birkirkara
- 99J. Bayo
- 9K. Reid
- 25N. Micallef
- 27A. Coppola
- 33G. Acheampong
- 59Donovan Stephane Makoma
- 2Francisco López
- 3M. Morello
- 7A. Garzia
- 41Roni Santos
- 1M. Martinez
Sliema Wanderers
- 11U. Djuranovic
- 77Mohammed Awad
- 12R. Prša
- 19André Seruca
- 94Fernandinho
- 2J. Borg
- 7A. Overend
- 15Gustavo Alcino
- 31Murilo Henrique
- 93Thiaguinho
- 22R. Al Tumi
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Birkirkara have 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats; Sliema Wanderers have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | Mosta(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Valletta FC(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Tarxien Rainbows(home) | 5-0 | Premier League |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Marsaxlokk(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Gzira United(away) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | Naxxar Lions(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Mosta(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Marsaxlokk(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Hamrun Spartans(away) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Hibernians(home) | 1-3 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Birkirkara win, 2 draws, 3 Sliema Wanderers wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2025 | Sliema Wanderers 2-1 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sliema Wanderers 2-2 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| May 4, 2025 | Sliema Wanderers 0-1 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Birkirkara 0-1 Sliema Wanderers | Premier League |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Sliema Wanderers 2-1 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Birkirkara 1-1 Sliema Wanderers | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara on Nov 23, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Birkirkara score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Sliema Wanderers score 1.1 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkirkara | 1.3 | 1.5 | 5 | 4/15 | 7/15 |
| Sliema Wanderers | 1.1 | 1.3 | 3 | 10/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Birkirkara sit 8th in Premier League (10 points from 8 matches) and Sliema Wanderers sit 6th (11 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sliema Wanderers | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 8 | Birkirkara | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
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