Medeama SC ended the first round of the Ghana Premier League as league leaders with 34 points, just one point more than last season’s first-round leaders, Gold Stars, who topped the table with 33 points. Gold Stars have shown remarkable consistency, recording 33 points last season and 32 points in the first round of the current campaign.

Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have maintained their respective positions from last season’s first round. Kotoko finished 3rd last season with 31 points and remain 3rd this season, albeit with a slight drop to 30 points. Hearts of Oak also held on to 5th place, with their points tally reducing marginally from 29 to 28.

One of the standout improvements belongs to Medeama SC, who were 7th last season with 26 points but have surged to the top of the table this season with 34 points, making them the most improved mid-table side.

Karela United have also recorded an impressive turnaround. After finishing 16th last season, they now sit 7th at the end of the first round, emerging as the most improved team among last season’s bottom-placed sides.

Among the promoted teams, Swedru All Blacks are the best placed this season, occupying 9th position with 22 points after the first round. Interestingly, this mirrors last season’s trend, when Basake Holy Stars were the best-performing promoted side, also finishing the first-round 9th with 22 points.

Here are some fascinating first-round statistics from the Ghana Premier League.

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