Sliema Wanderers FC earned a valuable 1-0 away win against Valletta FC in the Malta Premier League on February 21, 2026. The match result at the National Stadium was a significant one, with Sliema taking all three points from the capital thanks to a second-half strike. The first half was a tight, tactical battle with few chances for either side. The game opened up after the break, and the decisive goal came in the 70th minute when Sliema's midfielder unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box that found the bottom corner. Valletta threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, hitting the post in the final minutes, but Sliema's defense held firm under intense pressure. This away victory against a direct rival was a major statement for Sliema's ambitions this season.