Valletta FC emerged victorious from a six-goal thriller, defeating Naxxar Lions 4-2 at home in the Malta Premier League on February 1, 2026. This high-scoring match provided plenty of entertainment and kept Valletta firmly in the hunt for European qualification. Valletta raced into a two-goal lead within the first twenty minutes, showcasing their attacking flair. Naxxar Lions, however, showed great spirit to fight back and level the score at 2-2 by the hour mark, stunning the home crowd. Valletta regained their composure and retook the lead with a powerful header from a corner, before adding a fourth goal in stoppage time to put the result beyond doubt. The match was a showcase of attacking football, though both defenses will have questions to answer. The result was vital for Valletta's points tally and goal difference, while Naxxar's brave performance ultimately yielded nothing. The Naxxar coach praised his team's character but bemoaned defensive errors at critical moments.