Sliema Wanderers FC returned to winning ways with a tight 1-0 home victory over St. Patrick FC in the Malta Premier League on January 17, 2026. The three points were secured by a single goal in a match where Sliema's defense stood firm under late pressure. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Sliema's forward showing good composure to finish after a period of sustained pressure. St. Patrick grew into the game after falling behind and created several promising situations, but the final pass or shot often let them down. Sliema's goalkeeper was called into action to make a crucial save in the closing stages to preserve the clean sheet and the match result. This win helped Sliema climb the league table, while St. Patrick's battling performance yielded no points. The Sliema manager highlighted the importance of the win, and the St. Patrick coach focused on the positives from his team's performance despite the loss.