Floriana F.C. completed a league double over Gzira United with a 2-1 away victory in the Malta Premier League on February 8, 2026, in a match with significant implications for the European places. This result demonstrated Floriana's resilience and ability to win tough away games. Gzira United took an early lead through a penalty, but Floriana responded brilliantly, equalizing before halftime with a powerful header. The second half was a tense, end-to-end affair, with both teams creating chances. The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Floriana's winger cut inside and fired a low shot into the far corner. Gzira United threw everything forward in search of an equalizer but found Floriana's defense in stubborn form. The match result propelled Floriana into the top three, while it dealt a blow to Gzira's own aspirations for a high finish. The Gzira manager rued his team's defensive lapses at critical moments in an otherwise even contest.