Gor Mahia will head into the next round of FKF Premier League fixtures still at the top of the standings, but their advantage has been cut to two points following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to KCB at Embu Stadium.

The defending champions have collected 12 points from five matches, with four victories and one defeat leaving them in first place.

However, the loss to the bankers has given their closest challengers an opportunity to put pressure on them as the early title race begins to take shape.

KCB occupy second position with 10 points, having recorded their fourth victory of the campaign against Gor Mahia.

The result not only ended the record champions' perfect start but also strengthened KCB's position among the early contenders.

The bankers have a goal difference of +3, just one goal behind Gor Mahia's +4. With the gap at the top now reduced, the two teams will be closely watching each other's results in the coming fixtures.

AFC Leopards are third with nine points from five matches. Their goal difference of +3 puts them one point behind KCB, leaving the early contest for the leading positions open.

Murang'a Seal occupy fourth place with seven points, while APS Bomet complete the top five with six points and a goal difference of +2.

Migori Youth, Mara Sugar and Shabana also have six points, although each has played four matches.

Migori are sixth with a +2 goal difference, followed by Mara Sugar and Shabana in seventh and eighth places respectively.

At the other end of the table, Mombasa United remain bottom with just one point from five matches.

Ulinzi Stars are 17th with two points, while Tusker sit 16th with three points despite having played only twice.