Sliema Wanderers FC continued their impressive form with a 2-1 away win against Valletta FC in the Malta Premier League on December 15, 2025, at the Centenary Stadium. This result marked a second consecutive victory for Sliema over a traditional giant, showcasing their growing confidence and quality under pressure. Valletta FC started strongly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half from a direct free-kick. Sliema, however, showed great character to equalize just before the break with a cleverly worked set-piece of their own. The winning goal came in the 65th minute, a moment of individual skill from Sliema's winger, who cut inside and fired a low shot into the corner. Valletta pushed for an equalizer but found the Sliema defense in stubborn form, with the goalkeeper making a crucial late save to preserve the lead. The win lifted Sliema Wanderers into the top half of the league table, while Valletta's inconsistent season took another disappointing turn. The Sliema manager praised his team's resilience, and the Valletta coach lamented his side's inability to hold onto a lead. Both teams fielded strong starting lineups, with Sliema's midfield battle proving key to their success.