The next official match of the season for the Magpies is against Birzebbuga on Saturday 24th April 2010 at 2.30pm in Centenary stadium in Ta' Qali. This is the nineteenth match for both teams, the thrid direct encounter during this season, and the eight match for the second round in the second division league. Below are some history results and statistics.
Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Second Division; 09/10; Rabat vs
Birzebbuga; 0-3;
Anniversary Cup; 09/10;
Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 1-1 (5-3 pen); Adam Smeir
Second Division; 07/08;
Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 5-1; Emmanuel Muscat (x2), Christopher Schembri, Kayne Said, Jonathan Bezzina
Second Division; 07/08; Birzebbuga vs
Rabat; 0-2; Jonathan Bezzina, Darren Galea
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 07/08; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 1-1; Clint Micallef
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 06/07; Rabat vs
Birzebbuga; 1-1 (aet, 3-4 pen); Kayne Said
Second Division; 06/07; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 2-2; Keith Micallef, Joseph Caruana
Second Division; 06/07; Rabat vs
Birzebbuga; 1-2; Jonathan Bezzina
Third Division; 05/06; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-1; Adam Smeir
Overall Statisics
| Birzebbuga
| Rabat |
| Wins | 4 | 2 |
| Draws | 3 | 3 |
| Losts | 2 | 4 |
Last five official matches played by Birzebbuga this season (LWLWW)
St Venera vs
Birzebbuga 2-1 (Second Division League)
Birzebbuga vs Gharghur 3-0 (Second Division League)
Mellieha vs
Birzebbuga 1-0 (Second Division League)
Birzebbuga vs Lija 1-0 (Second Division League)
St Andrews vs
Birzebbuga 0-3 (Second Division League)
Last five official matches played by Rabat this season (LLWWD)
Lija vs Rabat 4-3 (Second Division League)
Rabat vs St Andrews 1-2 (Second Division League)
Rabat vs Zurrieq 1-0 (Second Division League)
Rabat vs Gozo 4-0 (Second Division League)
Rabat vs Gzira 1-1 (Second Division League)
Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
| Name | Apps | S/C | Y/R |
| Adam Smeir | 22 | 10 | 4/0 |
| Alan Zahra | 22 | 2 | 1/0 |
| David Azzopardi | 22 | 0 | 2/0 |
| Christopher Schembri | 20 | 2 | 2/0 |
| Joseph Caruana | 18 | 4 | 2/0 |
| Jonathan Azzopardi [GK] | 16 | 19 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Muscat | 16 | 1 | 3/0 |
| Neil Caruana | 15 | 0 | 3/0 |
| Darren Galea | 14 | 4 | 4/0 |
| Michael Micallef | 14 | 0 | 2/0 |
| Dylan Falzon | 14 | 0 | 3/0 |
| Kayne Said | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Adrian Mifsud | 11 | 0 | 6/1 |
| Carmel Junior Tonna | 11 | 1 | 1/0 |
| Adam Wingfield | 10 | 0 | 2/0 |
| Kevin Cassar | 10 | 1 | 2/0 |
| Shaun Gauci | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Felice | 9 | 6 | 1/0 |
| Jason Cassar | 8 | 0 | 2/0 |
| Luke Portelli | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Micallef | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| James Borg [GK] | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Jurgen Cilia [GK] | 3 | 8 | 1/0 |
| Josef Tonna | 2 | 0 | 1/0 |
| Sacha Cortis | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Franridge Schembri | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Ciantar | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nigel Cortis | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season Statistics
Total players utilized: 28
Total matches played: 22
Total goals scored: 33 (Average 1.50 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 34 (Average 1.55 goals conceded per match)
League Statistics
Total matches played: 18
Total goals scored: 24 (Average 1.33 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 30 (Average 1.67 goals conceded per match)
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.
