Relegated Legon Cities will look to salvage some pride when they host fifth-placed Hearts of Oak at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 1.
It has been a dismal campaign for the Royals, who sit in the bottom three of the league table with just 25 points from 32 matches. Their hopes of survival have long faded, with a torrid run of eight defeats in their last ten games (W1, D1) confirming their drop to the lower division. The struggles have been severe on both ends of the pitch, they have scored a league-low 22 goals while conceding a league-high 47. Their home form has also offered little respite, registering just seven wins in 16 matches (D2, L7), and conceding more goals at home (17) than any other side in the competition.
Despite their overall poor form, Legon Cities will hope to draw inspiration from their recent dominance over Hearts of Oak at home. Since the 2020/21 season, they have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture on home soil, winning two and drawing one of the last four league meetings. Notably, they triumphed 2-0 last season and 1-0 the year prior, a record that could offer a psychological edge despite their current plight.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak arrive in strong form and with their sights firmly set on securing a top-four finish. Aboubakar Ouattara’s men are unbeaten in their last five league outings (W3, D2), including back-to-back wins over Berekum Chelsea and Accra Lions. A win on Sunday would mark their first run of three consecutive league victories since January’s matchday 16.
The Phobians sit fifth with 52 points, having scored 29 goals and conceded just 18, the second-fewest in the league. After ending a six-match away winless streak with two impressive away victories, they will be full of confidence as they head to the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. However, Hearts have not beaten Legon Cities away in the league since 2020, and will need to overcome that hurdle to stay in contention for a top-four finish.
