Fans of Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) football are to be treated to Ash Wednesday action with four matches slated today.

In arguably the headline clash of the day, former champions Tivoli Gardens FC host last season’s finalists Portmore United at Edward Seaga Sports Complex, starting 3:30 pm.

Omar Edwards-coached Tivoli, desperate to rediscover winning ways after losing their last two games, are fourth with 42 points from 23 outings.

Fifth-placed Portmore, guided by Technical Director Lenworth Hyde, are just one point behind Tivoli Gardens, but have played a game more than their opponents.

In another expected thriller, sixth-placed Arnett Gardens FC (35 points) welcome in form Humble Lion FC to Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex in a 6:00 pm kick-off. Humble Lion, who have won three-straight games, are second with 45 points.

At 3:30 pm, 11th -placed Jamalco FC (23 points) tackle ninth-placed Waterhouse FC (24 points) at Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.

Also at 3:30 this afternoon, promoted Maverley-Hughenden FC entertain leaders University of the West Indies (UWI) FC at Constant Spring football field. Maverley are 10th with 23 points, while UWI have 46 points.

In tomorrow’s lone game, Harbour View FC, in eighth position on 27 points, visit St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) to face seventh-placed Reno FC (28 points) starting at 3:30 pm.

Reno have been hosting games at the venue in Santa Cruz while their home base at Frome in Westmoreland undergoes rehabilitation work.

Boys’ Town FC and RSPL champions Montego Bay United will be inactive because of the latter’s participation in the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship.

Montego Bay are scheduled to host Group C at Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall. Montego Bay are third with 43 points, while Boys’ Town are in cellar position with 19 points.

Today’s games

3:30 pm — Maverley-Hughenden vs UWI @ Constant Spring Complex

— Sanjay Myers

3:30 pm — Jamalco vs Waterhouse @ Wembley Centre

3:30 pm — Tivoli Gardens vs Portmore @ Edward Seaga Sports Complex

6:00 pm — Arnett Gardens vs Humble Lion @ Anthony Spaulding Complex

Tomorrow’s game

3:30 pm — Reno vs Harbour View @ STETHS

— Sanjay Myers