The Jamaica Premier League witnessed significant shifts in its standings following Thursday’s rescheduled fixtures, with defending champions Cavalier SC suffering a consequential defeat.
In a historic upset at the Dunbeholden Community Centre, Dunbeholden FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Cavalier SC. This result marks their first triumph against the champions since the 2021-22 season, conclusively ending a ten-match winless streak in this fixture. The decisive moment arrived in the 57th minute courtesy of a clinical finish from Shakeem Powell. This victory not only represents Dunbeholden’s first consecutive win this season—following a 4-2 win over Harbour View the previous week—but also propels them to 25 points in the table.
Concurrently, Mount Pleasant FA demonstrated resilience by securing a 1-0 win against Arnett Gardens at Drax Hall. This victory served as an immediate rebound from their surprising 1-0 home loss to Waterhouse FC just days prior. The match’s lone goal was a spectacular effort from Daniel Green, who expertly curled a shot from the left flank into the top right corner of the net. This win elevates Mount Pleasant into fourth place with 30 points, holding a significant advantage with four games in hand over many rivals.
The league’s upper echelon continues to be commanded by Montego Bay United, who maintain a firm lead with 42 points from 20 matches. They are pursued by Racing United in second with 35 points and Portmore United in third with 33 points. These results have intensified the mid-table competition, with Tivoli Gardens (27 points), Cavalier SC (26 points), and the ascending Dunbeholden FC creating a tightly contested segment of the standings. Conversely, Arnett Gardens’ winless streak extended to three games, leaving them stagnated in 10th position on 23 points.