2023/24 Ghana Premier League: Week 26 Match Preview – FC Samartex v Berekum Chelsea

League leaders FC Samartex are gearing up to host Berekum Chelsea at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday afternoon for their Week 26 match.

FC Samartex, known as the Timber Boys, entered the fixture with an impressive record, having secured three victories and two draws in their last five outings. On the other hand, Berekum Chelsea arrives with a mixed bag of results, tallying two wins, two draws, and a loss in their previous five matches.

In their most recent encounters, FC Samartex played out a 1-1 draw against Legon Cities, with Baba Musa’s unfortunate own goal in the 42nd minute being equalized by Emmanuel Owusu’s strike in the dying moments. Meanwhile, Berekum Chelsea secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Dreams FC, courtesy of goals from Haruna Shaibu and a brace from Stephen Amankona.

With FC Samartex comfortably perched atop the league table with 46 points and Berekum Chelsea trailing in fourth place with 38 points, both teams are eager to claim victory in this crucial fixture, which could have significant implications for the title race.