The Premier League enters another exciting round of fixtures on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with Matchday Nine promising several intriguing encounters as clubs battle for crucial points at opposite ends of the league table.

Among the standout fixtures, struggling Heart of Lions welcome Bechem United to Kpando, while bottom-placed Dreams FC face a daunting assignment against an impressive Basake Holy Stars side at the AAK II Sports Arena.

Elsewhere, Aduana FC and Berekum Chelsea renew their rivalry in a Bono derby, Hearts of Oak travel to newly promoted Debibi United in pursuit of a fourth consecutive victory, and FC Samartex 1996 prepare to host Gold Stars SC in a Western derby.

High-flying Swedru All Blacks will also be aiming to extend their impressive winning run when they entertain FC Ashanti Gold '04 at the Swedru Stadium.

Here is a preview of the key fixtures ahead of Sunday's action.

Heart of Lions seek revival against Bechem United in Kpando

Heart of Lions will be desperate to halt their alarming slide when they welcome Bechem United FC to the Kpando Stadium, with the hosts eager to end a three-game losing streak in the league.

The Kpando-based side have endured a difficult spell, recording two victories followed by three consecutive defeats in their last five league outings. Their latest setback came in a painful 2-1 away loss to Gold Stars SC last weekend, where a stoppage-time goal denied them a valuable point.

With four defeats in their opening eight matches, Heart of Lions occupy 15th position with eight points, just one point above the relegation zone. They have scored eight goals and conceded 12, highlighting their defensive difficulties ahead of Sunday's encounter.

Their home performances have also been inconsistent, with one victory, two consecutive goalless draws and one defeat in four matches at the Kpando Stadium.

However, the hosts will draw encouragement from their previous home meetings with Bechem United, having won two of their last three league encounters against the Hunters in Kpando.

Bechem United, make the journey to Kpando in high spirits following an emphatic 3-0 victory over newly promoted Debibi United FC last weekend.

The result lifted the Hunters to sixth place with 13 points after eight matches, having recorded four wins, one draw and three defeats. They have scored 11 goals and conceded nine so far this season.

Despite their encouraging position, Bechem United will need to overcome their disappointing away record. They are yet to register an away victory this campaign, managing just one draw and suffering three defeats in their four matches on the road.

Struggling Dreams FC chase first victory against unbeaten-at-home Basake Holy Stars

Dreams FC face another difficult challenge in their desperate search for a first league victory when they travel to the AAK II Sports Arena to face Basake Holy Stars FC on Sunday.

The Still Believe lads remain the only team yet to record a victory this season and head into the encounter at the bottom of the league table following a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Vision FC last weekend.

Dreams FC have managed just three points from eight matches, recording three draws and five defeats. Their struggles have been evident at both ends of the pitch, having scored seven goals while conceding a league-high 14.

Their away performances have offered little encouragement, with just one draw and three defeats in four matches on the road. They have also conceded in every away league fixture this season, underlining their defensive vulnerabilities.

However, Dreams FC can take some confidence from their recent record against Basake Holy Stars in Anyinase, having remained unbeaten in their previous two league visits to the AAK II Sports Arena.

The visitors recorded a goalless draw during the 2024/25 season before producing an impressive 4-1 victory in the 2025/26 campaign.

Basake Holy Stars, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from their narrow 1-0 away defeat to Hearts of Oak at the UG Sports Stadium last weekend.

The defeat was their third in their last five league matches, with two victories during that period leaving them ninth on the standings with 12 points.

Despite their inconsistent overall form, the Anyinase-based outfit have been outstanding on home soil. They boast a perfect record at the AAK II Sports Arena, winning all four of their league matches without conceding a single goal.

Their remarkable home performances make them the league's third-best home side ahead of Sunday's encounter.

Aduana FC host Berekum Chelsea in Bony derby

Aduana FC will look to strengthen their position in the upper half of the table when they welcome improving Berekum Chelsea FC to the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Sunday's Bono derby.

The Fire Club head into the encounter following a disappointing 1-0 away defeat to Medeama SC last weekend, a result that saw them slip out of the top four.

Aduana currently occupy seventh position with 13 points after eight matches, having recorded three wins and two defeats in their last five league outings. They have scored seven goals and conceded five this season.

Despite their recent setback, the Dormaa-based outfit will be encouraged by their impressive home performances. Following a 1-0 defeat to FC Samartex 1996 in Matchday Two, Aduana have responded with three consecutive league victories at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park.

Their remarkable home record against Berekum Chelsea provides further encouragement, having won all six of their previous home league meetings with the two-time Premier League champions since the 2020/21 season. Those encounters have produced an impressive 19 goals.

Berekum Chelsea travel to  Dormaa with growing confidence after extending their unbeaten run to three consecutive league matches.

The Blues played out a goalless draw against FC Samartex 1996 at the Golden City Park last weekend, maintaining their recent defensive solidity.

They currently sit 10th on the league table with 11 points, having recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five outings. They have scored 10 goals and conceded nine after eight matches.

Berekum Chelsea will be particularly encouraged by their recent improvement away from home, having ended a three-game losing streak on the road with an impressive 2-0 victory over Heart of Lions in their previous away fixture.

Hearts of Oak target fourth consecutive win against Debibi United

Hearts of Oak will be aiming to continue their impressive start to the season when they travel to the Debibi Presby Park to face newly promoted Debibi United FC on Sunday.

The Phobians head into the encounter full of confidence following a narrow 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars FC at the UG Sports Stadium last weekend.

That result extended their winning run to three consecutive league matches, further strengthening their position among the leading contenders.

Hearts currently occupy second place with 17 points after eight matches, trailing league leaders Medeama SC on goal difference.

Their defensive organisation has been particularly impressive, with just two goals conceded in their opening eight matches, giving them the league's best defensive record ahead of Matchday Nine.

The Accra-based giants will also take confidence from their performances away from home, where they have established themselves as the league's best-performing travelling side. They have recorded two wins, one draw and one defeat in four away matches, scoring three goals and conceding just twice.

However, their trip to Debibi presents a different challenge against a newly promoted side that has shown considerable resilience on home soil.

Debibi United suffered a disappointing 3-0 away defeat to Bechem United last weekend, failing to build on their encouraging 1-0 home victory over Gold Stars SC the previous week.

The result means the debutants have managed just one victory in their last five league outings, suffering four defeats during that period.

They currently occupy 16th position with seven points, having scored seven goals and conceded 12 in their opening eight matches.

Nevertheless, their home performances provide some optimism. Debibi United have recorded two wins, one draw and one defeat in four matches at the Debibi Presby Park, scoring six goals and conceding just three.

Sunday's encounter will also mark Hearts of Oak's first-ever top-flight visit to the venue, adding another interesting dimension to the fixture.

Debibi United will be eager to exploit their home advantage and secure a valuable result, but the Phobians will be determined to maintain their momentum and claim a fourth consecutive league victory.

FC Samartex and Gold Stars renew Western rivalry in Samreboi

FC Samartex 1996 will be looking to return to winning ways when they host regional rivals Gold Stars SC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in what promises to be an intriguing Western derby.

The Timber Giants have maintained an encouraging start to the campaign, recording two wins, two draws and just one defeat in their last five league outings.

The 2023/24 Premier League champions currently occupy third position with 15 points after eight matches, having scored nine goals and conceded five.

Their latest outing ended in a frustrating goalless draw against Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park, and they will be eager to respond with a victory in front of their home supporters.

Samartex have been particularly impressive at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, remaining unbeaten in all four home league matches this season. They have recorded three victories and one draw, scoring seven goals and conceding just three.

Gold Stars travel to Samreboi encouraged by their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Heart of Lions last weekend.

The victory lifted the Miners three places to 12th position with 10 points after eight matches, following an inconsistent start that has produced three wins, one draw and four defeats.

They have scored eight goals and conceded nine in their opening eight matches and will now be targeting another positive result to build momentum.

However, their away performances have been mixed, with one victory, one draw and two defeats in four matches on the road. They have scored three goals and conceded four during that period.

The Miners will also have to overcome a challenging record at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, where they have managed just one victory, one draw and two defeats in their last four league visits since the 2022/23 season.

Swedru All Blacks aim to extend winning run against FC Ashantigold 04

High-flying Swedru All Blacks will be looking to maintain their impressive momentum when they welcome newly promoted FC Ashanti Gold '04 to the Swedru Stadium on Sunday.

The Black Magicians have emerged as one of the league's most exciting teams in recent weeks, responding to a narrow 2-1 defeat against Aduana FC in Matchday Five with three consecutive victories.

Their latest success came in an impressive 2-1 away victory over Young Apostles at the Wenchi Stadium last weekend.

Swedru All Blacks have now recorded four wins, two draws and two defeats from their opening eight matches, accumulating 14 points to occupy fifth position, just outside the top four on goal difference.

Their defensive organisation has been a major strength, having conceded just five goals while scoring eight this season.

The Black Magicians will be particularly confident heading into Sunday's encounter, having remained unbeaten in all four of their home league matches. They have registered three victories and one draw, scoring five goals and conceding just once at the Swedru Stadium.

They have also kept three clean sheets on home soil and will be targeting another strong defensive performance as they chase a fourth consecutive league victory.

FC Ashanti Gold '04, however, will be determined to end their recent winless run and get their campaign back on track.

The Obuasi-based newcomers were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Asante Kotoko SC at the Len Clay Stadium last weekend after surrendering their lead.

That result extended their winless run to two matches, leaving them 11th on the league table with 11 points.

The newcomers have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five league outings, scoring 10 goals and conceding nine in their eight matches this season.

However, their away form remains a major concern. FC Ashanti Gold '04 are yet to record an away victory, having managed just one draw and suffered three defeats in their four matches on the road. They have scored three goals and conceded six away from home.