North East, Club Sando battle for first place

North East have tallied 18 points after nine games, and sit atop the 10-team standings, while Club Sando are on third spot with 17 points. W Connection also have 17 points, and a superior goal difference over Club Sando.

If the North East-Club Sando game ends in a draw, W Connection can move up to first place once they get the better of reigning champs Central FC in the second match at Couva.

Fourth-placed San Juan Jabloteh will head to the St James Barracks to meet Police at 6 pm while, simultaneously, Point Fortin Civic will be entertain fellow strugglers Morvant Caledonia United at the Mahaica Oval, Point Fortin.