KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Premier League (JPL) resumes today with four pivotal matches headlined by a top-tier clash between league leaders Portmore United and Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant FA at Ferdie Neita Park.
Portmore United ascended to the summit after a mid-week victory against Waterhouse FC, displacing Montego Bay United from the top position. Their opponents, Mount Pleasant FA, arrive with soaring confidence following their most dominant performance of the season—a decisive 5-0 triumph over Tivoli Gardens.
In other fixtures, defending champions Cavalier SC seek redemption after suffering an unexpected defeat to Molynes United as they welcome Racing United to Stadium East. Simultaneously, Harbour View will host Molynes United, while Dunbeholden FC faces Chapelton Maroons in a critical bottom-table encounter.
Portmore United enters the match in exceptional form, having secured victories in both games since the league resumed after Hurricane Melissa. They anticipate a formidable challenge from three-time finalists Mount Pleasant FA, whose recent offensive explosion suggests a potential turnaround in their seasonal trajectory.
Historical data indicates tightly contested matches between these sides, with neither team ever scoring more than two goals in their previous meetings. Both clubs have demonstrated defensive solidity this season—Portmore has conceded merely seven goals across 11 matches, while Mount Pleasant has allowed only six in seven outings.
Although Mount Pleasant claimed two victories in last season’s three encounters, Portmore secured the third round matchup and aims to extend their winning momentum. Mount Pleasant’s offensive duo Daniel Green and Warner Brown—both scoring braces in their previous match—pose significant threats, while Portmore counters with five players who have each netted two goals this season.
Cavalier SC, currently fourth with 16 points, can draw level with third-placed Racing United with a victory. Harbour View appears revitalized under new coach Vassell Reynolds, earning four points from their last two matches while scoring nine goals. Meanwhile, the Dunbeholden FC versus Chapelton Maroons fixture features two teams narrowly above the relegation zone, both desperate for points amid offensive struggles.
Today’s full schedule:
• Dunbeholden FC vs Chapelton Maroons (3:00pm, Dunbeholden)
• Harbour View vs Molynes United (3:00pm, Harbour View)
• Portmore United vs Mount Pleasant FA (3:00pm, Ferdie Neita Park)
• Cavalier SC vs Racing United (4:30pm, Stadium East)