TSW Pegasus were the biggest beneficiaries after Kitchee were held to a 2-2 draw by South China in a tense BMA First Division game at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground last night.
Some South China fans even chanted 'Pegasus' after the final whistle as the Yuen Long-based club, who have a strong relationship with South China, now stand a great chance to capture their first championship since their inception in 2008.
Kitchee remain at the top of the table on 33 points, two points clear of Pegasus, but the defending champions have already played 15 matches, two more than Pegasus with only three matches remaining.
South China stay in third place with 28 points but their chances also look faint as they have also played one more match than Pegasus, but are three points behind them.
Although Kitchee still hold a slight advantage, their coach Josep Gombau admitted Pegasus must now be considered favourites.
'I would say they have a better chance now,' said Gombau. 'If they win the next two matches, they would be four points clear of us and it will be difficult for us to catch them.'