When Bibiani GoldStars visit Asante Kotoko to Dun's Park on Monday in week 13, they will be attempting to preserve their eight-game winning streak in the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League.
The Porcupine Warriors were beaten to a 1-1 tie by Tamale City in the far north, while the GoldStars approach the game after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Great Olympics in midweek.
With 19 points, Michael Osei's team is one point behind Seydou Zerbo's Reds for fifth place in the league.
The past three meetings between the two teams have all ended in draws, while in their last six league games, Bibiani GoldStars have registered four clean sheets.
The Porcupine Warriors, however, have only managed one clean sheet in their previous six outings.
In their past six league games, the hosts have only lost once, the opening contest against Dreams FC at the beginning of this run, while winning three and drawing two.
In their previous six away league games, the reigning champions had suffered two losses, two draws, and two victories.
It will be an intriguing match on Monday as the Bibiani GoldStars try to score their first goal(s) and earn their first points against the Porcupine Warriors.
The undisputed Ghanaian champions defeated GoldStars twice in their two matches in the previous campaign, taking the first 5-1 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium and the second 0-1 at Dun's Park.
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Fleetwood Towns lost 2-1 to Oxford United in Sky Bet League One on Saturday night, with Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu scoring the winning goal.
Despite dominating the first half, Fleetwood thought to have evened the score when goalkeeper Simon Eastwood kept his club in the contest.
Promise Omochere and Cian Hayes were denied early opportunities by him. Late in the half, as Oxford attempted to hold onto its lead, Admiral Muskwe's effort was once more blocked.
As the interval drew near, we located Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu outside the penalty area and drove the ball into the bottom corner.
When Josh Vela sent Hayes in just after the interval, he had the chance to double the lead, but he fired straight at Eastwood.
After taking over for Yanic Wildschut soon after the hour mark, Kyle Joseph broke through the defense to score Oxford's equalizer.
After 90 minutes, Ciaron Brown scored an incredible winner after a goalmouth melee.