Rewa produced one of the round’s biggest shocks in the Extra Premier League, downing traditional powerhouse Ba 3-2 as Nadroga’s emphatic win sealed the final spot in the eight-team field for the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT in Labasa.
The Delta Tigers stunned Ba — nicknamed the Men in Black — in a five-goal thriller that tightened the race near the summit of the table and dealt a costly blow to Ba’s push for top spot. Rewa’s victory, coming against one of Fiji’s most decorated clubs, will lift the Delta Tigers’ title hopes and inject fresh momentum into their campaign as the league enters a crucial phase.
Nadroga provided the other headline from the weekend, posting a convincing 4-1 victory over Suva FC that officially secured their qualification for the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT. That result completed the tournament’s confirmed lineup of eight teams: Labasa, Ba, Rewa, Lautoka, Suva, Navua, Nasinu and Nadroga. Organisers have confirmed Labasa as host for the edition, making the FACT one of the marquee events on Fiji’s domestic calendar.
Elsewhere in the league, Lautoka claimed a valuable 2-1 win over local rivals Nadi to keep their own campaign on track, while Navua and Nasinu played out a 1-1 draw, sharing a point apiece. The mixed set of results across the weekend reshuffled the momentum for several clubs as they jockey for position in the run-up to the mid-season cup competitions.
Nadroga’s 4-1 victory over Suva was the defining moment for the seat-of-the-pants race to make the FACT field. The Maroons’ attacking display underlined why they are now the final confirmed entrant, rounding out an eight-club roster that features both perennial contenders and teams capable of springing surprises. With the lineup now final, attention will shift to the FACT draw and match scheduling ahead of the 2026 tournament in Labasa.
Rewa’s upset over Ba will be remembered for its potential implications on the title race: beating a direct rival not only yields three points but also hands momentum and psychological advantage. For Ba, the loss represents a setback in pursuit of first place and adds pressure as the league reaches a decisive stage. For supporters and neutral observers, the weekend’s results reinforced the competitiveness and unpredictability of Fiji’s top-flight football this season.
With the BiC Fiji FACT field now confirmed, clubs will balance league ambitions with preparations for the cup, where knockout football often produces different dynamics and surprises. The confirmed eight-team list sets the stage for what promises to be a closely contested tournament in Labasa next year.