Aduana FC will welcome regional rivals Berekum Chelsea to the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Sunday afternoon for a highly anticipated Matchweek 9 encounter in the Ghana Premier League.

The regional derby promises an intriguing contest, with both sides seeking valuable points as the 2026/27 campaign gathers momentum.

The Ogya Boys will be determined to return to winning ways after suffering a narrow defeat against defending champions Medeama SC in Tarkwa last weekend.

Samuel Boadu's men currently occupy seventh position on the league table but have an opportunity to climb as high as second place with victory on Sunday, depending on other results.

Aduana have managed just one win in their last three league outings and will be eager to rediscover their winning form in front of their home supporters.

Their record at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park, however, offers considerable encouragement.

The Dormaa-based outfit have suffered just one defeat in their last 12 home matches, winning each of their previous three games at the venue.

Furthermore, they have lost only twice in their last 18 Ghana Premier League fixtures on home soil, underlining their strength in Dormaa.

Chelsea, meanwhile, arrive with renewed confidence after going unbeaten in their last three matches.

The Bibires will make the relatively short journey of less than 50 kilometres from Berekum hoping to secure their second away victory of the campaign and extend their positive run.

However, history suggests they face a difficult assignment against their regional rivals.

Chelsea have managed just one away victory against Aduana in 16 attempts since the two clubs first met in July 2010.

That record highlights the challenge awaiting the Berekum-based side as they seek to upset the odds.

With Aduana desperate to bounce back from their defeat in Tarkwa and Chelsea aiming to maintain their unbeaten run, Sunday's encounter is expected to produce an entertaining battle.

The Ogya Boys will start as favourites on home soil, but the Bibires will be keen to prove that past records count for little when the two regional rivals meet in Dormaa.