Holders Balzan will be looking to put their erratic league form to one side as they open their FA Trophy defence with a tricky tie against fellow top-flight rivals Mosta on Wednesday at the Hibs Stadium (kick-off: 6pm).

After the FA Trophy was scrapped last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot things have changed at Balzan FC since that historic triumph in May 2019 when they beat newly-crowned champions Valletta in a thrilling final that was decided after a penalty shoot-out.

This season, the Reds, under the charge of Mark Miller, have struggled for form and find themselves in the lower part of the standings, facing the prospect of a relegation dog-fight to preserve their top-flight status.

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