SKNFA DIVISION 1 CROWN TO BE DECIDED ON FINAL MATCH WEEK

Basseterre, St. Kitts (April 12, 2026) — The SKNFA Division 1 title race is set for a dramatic conclusion, as 607 Construction Lodge Patriots and SKELEC Garden Hotspurs will battle for the championship on the final day of the season.

Both teams delivered commanding performances over the weekend to keep their title ambitions alive. Lodge Patriots produced a dominant 6-0 victory over Conaree Fireballs International, powered by a hat trick from Javern Matthew and a brace from Aldren Gumbs, in one of the most emphatic displays of the season.

Not to be outdone, Garden Hotspurs secured a solid 2-0 win against KFC Trinity/Challengers United, with goals from Kisaviar Williams and Shaquille Adams ensuring they remain firmly in contention for the title.

Elsewhere in Match Week 17 action, CIBC Village Galaxy edged Rivers FC 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Davin Kelly, while T. Fraites & Associates Molineux Pitbulls delivered an impressive 7-2 victory over ELCO Ltd Security Forces Ltd, highlighted by a four-goal performance from Rios Tyson.

Mantab and Fast Cash/MBT Saddlers United played to a 2-2 draw in a tightly contested encounter, with late drama seeing Saddlers secure a point in the closing moments.

With just one round of matches remaining, the Division 1 title race remains finely poised between Lodge Patriots and Garden Hotspurs. All eyes will now be on the final match day, where the champion will be decided in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season.

Caption: SKELEC Garden Hotspurs–one of the teams contending for the SKNFA Division 1 League title. (Photo: Garden Hotspurs)