2025/26 GPL Final Round Preview and Fixtures  

The curtain comes down on the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, this weekend, with champions already crowned, but tension still gripping both the top and bottom ends of the table. While Medeama prepare to continue their title celebrations and clubs chase strong finishes to the campaign, the battle for survival remains wide open, heading into the final round of fixtures. With Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders already relegated, several clubs are still fighting to avoid joining them in the drop zone, setting the stage for a dramatic final day, where every point could prove decisive.

Medeama Eye Coronation Finish against Phobians

Newly crowned Ghana Premier League champions Medeama will travel to face Hearts of Oak in what promises to be an entertaining clash as the league season approaches its conclusion.

Medeama head into the fixture with confidence and momentum after sealing the league title in emphatic fashion with a thrilling 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions in their previous outing. The Tarkwa-based side has been the standout team this season, sitting top of the table with 62 points from 33 matches, boasting the league’s best attack and one of the strongest defensive records.

Having already secured the title, this fixture now serves as part of Medeama’s coronation celebrations, but the champions will still be eager to finish the campaign strongly and underline their dominance.

For Hearts, the encounter presents an opportunity to end the season on a positive note and potentially spoil the champions’ celebration. The Phobians currently sit third on the league table with 51 points and remain one of the toughest defensive sides in the division, having conceded only 13 goals all season.

The recent head-to-head meetings suggest a tightly contested affair. Medeama claimed a narrow 1-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season, while Hearts have also enjoyed victories in previous meetings, including a 2-0 away triumph in 2024 and a 3-1 home victory in 2023.

With Medeama playing with the freedom of champions and Hearts determined to finish strongly in front of their supporters, the clash could provide an entertaining end-to-end contest. All eyes, however, will remain on the champions as Medeama prepare to continue their title celebrations after a remarkable campaign.

Kotoko Face Nervy Test Against All Blacks

Asante Kotoko will look to end their disappointing run of form when they welcome Swedru All Blacks in a crucial Ghana Premier League clash this weekend.

Kotoko head into the encounter under pressure after losing four of their last five league matches. The Porcupine Warriors have suffered defeats against Bechem United, Dreams, Medeama and Samartex, with their only victory in that period coming against already relegated Eleven Wonders. Their recent struggles have seen them slip to eighth on the table with 46 points from 32 matches, leaving their hopes of a strong finish hanging in the balance.

Despite their inconsistent form, Kotoko will be eager to respond in front of their home supporters, especially after suffering a painful 2-1 defeat to All Blacks in the reverse fixture earlier this season. That result remains one of the standout wins for the visitors this campaign and will give them confidence heading into this contest.

All Blacks may sit 13th with 42 points, but they are far from safe. While they currently remain outside the relegation zone, the tight nature of the bottom half means they still need at least a point or ideally all three to avoid any late drama should teams below them produce surprise results on the final day. Their recent form has been mixed, recording two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five outings.

The visitors have shown resilience away from home in recent weeks, notably securing a valuable victory over Vision and earning important points in difficult fixtures. However, their latest defeat to Karela highlighted some defensive vulnerability they cannot afford against a wounded Kotoko side desperate for redemption.

Gold Stars Seek Strong Finish

Bibiani Gold Stars will aim to round off their campaign on a positive note when they host already relegated Eleven Wonders in their final Ghana Premier League fixture of the season.

Gold Stars head into the encounter sitting second on the table with 54 points from 32 matches after an inconsistent run in recent weeks. The defending champions saw their title hopes fade following defeats to Dreams, Medeama and Aduana, leaving them unable to retain the crown despite another competitive campaign. However, they remain determined to finish strongly, especially in front of their home fans where they have built one of the league’s most impressive records this season.

Their home form has been the foundation of their campaign, with the Miners consistently turning Bibiani into a difficult venue for visiting sides. Recent victories over Samartex and Nations FC highlighted their resilience and attacking quality at home, and they will be confident of adding another win before the curtain falls on the season.

For Eleven Wonders, the match offers little more than pride after a disastrous campaign confirmed their relegation. Wonders sit bottom of the table with just 10 points and have endured a miserable run of form, losing all of their last five matches while conceding heavily in the process. Defeats to Berekum Chelsea, Asante Kotoko, Swedru All Blacks, Bechem United and Dreams have further exposed the struggles of a side that has found life in the top flight extremely difficult this season.

Despite their poor campaign, Wonders could still take encouragement from the reverse fixture earlier in the season, where Gold Stars needed a narrow 3-2 victory to secure all three points. The visitors will hope to produce a spirited display and avoid ending the season with another heavy defeat.

Historically, meetings between the two sides have often been closely contested. Wonders defeated Gold Stars 2-1 back in the 2021 season before Gold Stars responded with a 1-0 victory in 2022. The Miners have since edged the recent encounters, including the thrilling five-goal clash in January.

Gold Stars possess the stronger squad, better form and home advantage heading into the fixture, while Wonders arrive with little momentum and a fragile defense that has conceded 65 goals this season the worst record in the league.

By Jesse Otoo

FIXTURES

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Kotoko 15:00 Swedru All Blacks

Berekum Chelsea 15:00 Bechem United

Bibiani Gold Stars 15:00 Eleven Wonders

Hearts 15:00 Medeama

Holy Stars 15:00 Dreams

Karela 15:00 Nations FC

Vision 15:00 Aduana

Young Apostles 15:00 Samartex

 

 

 

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