Miscellaneous Police FC has claimed the top position in the TT Premier Football League (TTPFL) standings just before the Christmas holiday, following a crucial 2-1 victory over third-placed Club Sando at St James Police Barracks on December 20. This result propelled Police FC to 22 points, establishing a narrow two-point advantage over defending champions Defence Force, who remain undefeated this season with 20 points from eight matches.
The league’s Boxing Day fixtures promise high-stakes drama with an anticipated double-header at Sangre Grande recreation ground. Defence Force will face last season’s runners-up MIC Central FC Reboot at 5 pm, followed by Police FC’s encounter with fourth-placed Prisons FC at 7 pm. Prisons, despite beginning the season with five consecutive wins, have recently struggled with three losses in their last four outings.
Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table, FC Eagles orchestrated a remarkable resurgence with a 4-1 triumph over 1976 FC Phoenix at Mahaica Sporting Complex. Despite conceding an early goal to league top scorer Teejay Cadiz—his eighth of the season—Eagles mounted an impressive comeback. Coach Reshad Wint’s strategic double substitution at halftime proved instrumental, with Jomoul Francois scoring twice in his return from a two-year injury absence and Miquel Williams providing dynamic wing play.
In the subsequent Mahaica fixture, Caledonia AIA delivered a commanding 4-0 performance against hosts Civic, featuring a first-half brace from Malachi Celestine complemented by goals from Jariel Arthur and Ernesto Rodriguez.
The December 20 action also saw AC Port of Spain climb to sixth position with a 2-1 victory over Prisons, while Police FC’s winning goal against Club Sando came from Tobago-born striker Mickaeel ‘Jem’ Gordon during first-half stoppage time after goalkeeper Teshorne Ragoo mishandled a right-side cross.
Current TTPFL Tier One Standings:
1. Police FC: 22 pts (9 matches)
2. Defence Force: 20 pts (8 matches)
3. Club Sando: 18 pts (9 matches)
4. Prisons FC: 16 pts (9 matches)
5. MIC Central FC: 16 pts (9 matches)
6. AC Port of Spain: 14 pts (9 matches)
7. Jabloteh: 12 pts (9 matches)
8. Caledonia AIA: 10 pts (8 matches)
9. Point Fortin: 7 pts (9 matches)
10. 1976 FC Phoenix: 6 pts (9 matches)
11. Eagles FC: 4 pts (8 matches)
12. La Horquetta Rangers: 4 pts (8 matches)