In a pivotal rescheduled fixture of the TT Premier Football League (TTPFL), reigning champions Defence Force stand poised to claim the top position in the 2025/26 standings. On January 7th, the unbeaten military outfit will confront eighth-placed Caledonia AIA at St James Police Barracks in an 8 pm kickoff.
Under the guidance of coach Devorn Jorsling, Defence Force has demonstrated remarkable consistency with seven victories and two draws from nine matches. With 23 points currently, a triumph would propel them past both Miscellaneous Police FC (25 points) and Club Sando (24 points), establishing a one-point advantage despite having two games in hand.
The team’s momentum surged recently with a 3-1 victory over San Juan Jabloteh on January 3rd, featuring goals from Kaihim Thomas, Isaiah Garcia, and returning captain Kevin Molino. This match carried added narrative weight as former Defence Force standout Isaiah ‘Bongo’ Leacock scored on his Jabloteh debut before celebrating provocatively toward his former coach.
Meanwhile, the evening’s opening encounter at 6 pm features a resurgent Eagles FC against bottom-dwelling Terminix La Horquetta Rangers. Eagles ride a three-match winning streak against 1976 FC Phoenix, Jabloteh, and Caledonia, seeking to continue their ascent from ninth position. The Rangers struggle profoundly with merely one victory this season, creating a compelling contrast of fortunes.
Current TTPFL Tier One Standings (selected):
1. Police FC – 25 pts (11 matches)
2. Club Sando – 24 pts (11 matches)
3. Defence Force – 23 pts (9 matches)
4. Prisons FC – 22 pts (11 matches)
8. Caledonia AIA – 10 pts (9 matches)
9. Eagles FC – 10 pts (10 matches)
12. La Horquetta Rangers – 5 pts (10 matches)