Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
First Division Knock-Out (08/09), Rabat vs Dingli 0-2;
Second Division (06/07), Dingli vs Rabat 1-1; Kayne Said
Second Division( 06/07), Rabat vs Dingli 1-1; Adam Smeir
Second Division (04/05), Dingli vs Rabat 1-0;
Second Division (04/05), Rabat vs Dingl: 0-1;
First Division (97/98), Rabat vs Dingli 4-2; Paul Farrugia, Adrian Mifsud (x2), Roderick Asciak
First Division (97/98), Dingli vs Rabat 1-2; Adrian Mifsud, Edmond Kela
| Rabat | Dingli | |
| Wins | 2 | 3 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Losts | 3 | 2 |
Viewing past statistics between Rabat and Dingli, they have encountered each other in seven instances. Viewing the direct confrontation, Dingli are one step ahead of the Magpies. Earlier this season, the two teams have already played against each other in the first division knock-out competition. Read summary match report here.
Official matches played by Rabat this season (DLDLLLLLLDLWL)
Rabat vs Vittoriosa 1-1 (First Division Knock-Out)
Mqabba vs Rabat 3-1 (First Division Knock-Out)
Pieta vs Rabat 0-0 (First Division Knock-Out)
Rabat vs Dingli 0-2 (First Division Knock-Out)
Rabat vs Hamrun 1-3 (FA Trophy)
St Patrick vs Rabat 1-0 (League)
Rabat vs St George's 1-2 (League)
Pieta vs Rabat 3-0 (League)
Rabat vs Mosta 0-4 (League)
Mqabba vs Rabat 1-1 (League)
Rabat vs San Gwann 1-2 (League)
Senglea vs Rabat 0-2 (League)
Rabat vs Vittoriosa 1-3 (League)
Official matches played by Dingli this season (DWWWLDLLDWWLW)
Dingli vs Pieta 0-0 (First Division Knock-Out)
Vittoriosa vs Dingli 0-1 (First Division Knock-Out)
Dingli vs Mqabba 2-1 (First Division Knock-Out)
Rabat vs Dingli 0-2 (First Division Knock-Out)
Dingli vs Floriana 0-3 (FA Trophy)
Vittoriosa vs Dingli 1-1 (League)
Dingli vs St Patrick 0-1 (League)
St George's vs Dingli 2-1 (League)
Dingli vs Pieta 1-1 (League)
Mosta vs Dingli 0-1 (League)
Dingli vs Mqabba 1-0 (League)
San Gwann vs Dingli 4-3 (League)
Dingli vs Senglea 3-1 (League)
Dingli started their league on a negative note, were from the first four games they managed to acquire a total of two points. But then they managed to recover and managed to obtain a total of nine points from twelve in the last four league matches. This means that in recent matches, Dingli managed to reach their best form.
On the other side, viewing recent performances, Rabat seem to have started to find their best form. Though the results don't say that, mostly due to lack of luck. Also, key team players seem to be returning back to squad. This should give the coach a hard time to decide the starting formation, when he will have all the players in the team available.
From the start of the league, Dingli managed to score a total of eleven goals while Rabat scored a total of six goals. Dingli conceded a total of ten goals while Rabat conceded a total of sixteen goals.
The following are my opinions as from my point of view, and as how I viewed and remember the last match against Vittoriosa. You have all the rights to disagree and you can criticize or comment on any of the points mentioned.
During the last match the main problems seemed to be in the midfield, were the team seemed incapable of winning high balls and also incapable of attacking from the wings (though the goal came from a cross from the left wing). The first problem occurred due to the fact that key midfielder Joseph Caruana was played in an unusual position, though with a tactical reason in mind, being that of stopping high balls from arriving on Eviparker. If this was successfully achieved or not is another story! Regarding the second problem is that the Magpies players were being played as full-back and the formation that was adopted was not helping them to aid in the attack. Basically when they tried to help in an attack the team was suffering from counter attacks, since the team was being caught with the only central defenders.
From what I remember earlier this season when Rabat played against Dingli, the last same problem did occur. I hope that this will not occur again during the next match, and that a solution is found in order to take the maximum points from the next encounter, and to try to save bravely from relegation on what is obtained from the pitch (since that should be a guarante).
| Name | Appearances | Scored/Conceded |
| Adam Smeir | 12 | 3 |
| Joseph Caruana | 12 | 1 |
| Jonathan Azzopardi [GK] | 12 | 22 |
| Emmanuel Muscat | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathan Bezzina | 12 | 0 |
| Josef Tonna | 11 | 1 |
| Glen Magri | 11 | 0 |
| Edward Azzopardi | 11 | 0 |
| Darren Galea | 11 | 0 |
| Adrian Mifsud | 10 | 3 |
| Lydon Micallef | 10 | 0 |
| Christopher Schembri | 9 | 0 |
| Kayne Said | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Micallef | 6 | 0 |
| Paolo Ciantar | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Falzon | 5 | 0 |
| Alan Zahra | 4 | 0 |
| Keith Micallef | 4 | 0 |
| Vilson Caushi | 2 | 1 |
| Neil Caruana | 2 | 0 |
| James Borg [GK] | 2 | 3 |
| Dalton Wingfield | 1 | 0 |
| David Azzopardi | 1 | 0 |
Season Statistics
Total players utilized: 23
Total matches played: 13
Total goals scored: 9 (Average 0.69 goals scored per match)
Total goals scored from the penalty-spot: 2
Total goals scored from a corner-kick: 1
Total goals scored from a free-kick: 2
Total goals conceded: 25 (Average 1.92 goals conceded per match)
Total goals conceded from a corner-kick: 8
Total goals conceded from the penalty-spot: 1 (another was given but missed)
League Statistics
Total league matches: 8
Total goals scored in league: 6 (Average 0.75 goals scored per match)
Total goals scored from a free-kick: 2
Total goals scored from the penalty-spot: 1
Total goals conceded in league: 16 (Average 2 goals conceded per match)
Total goals conceded from a corner-kick: 6
Total goals conceded from the penalty-spot: 1
If you remember any memorable matches or any other useful information or comments regarding any match between these two teams that you wish to share, post comments below.
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