Karela United FC will look to return to winning ways when they host unbeaten Hearts of Oak SC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in a compelling Premier League Matchday Four encounter.

The home side head into the fixture determined to bounce back after suffering a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Aduana FC in Dormaa last weekend. Karela United conceded a stoppage-time winner to leave them with two defeats from their opening three league matches.

The result means the Tamale-based club have recorded three wins, two draws and five defeats in their last 10 league outings. They will now hope their return to home territory can spark a change in fortunes.

Karela United have enjoyed a favourable record against Hearts of Oak on home soil in recent seasons, winning three, drawing two and losing just once in their last six league meetings with the Phobians since the 2020/21 campaign. Their recent home form has also provided encouragement, with three victories from their last five league matches in Tamale.

Hearts of Oak travel to Tamale with confidence high after an unbeaten start to the campaign. The Phobians have collected two wins and a draw from their opening three league matches and remain unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions, recording three victories and two draws while keeping three clean sheets.

The Ghanaian giants were held to a goalless draw by Bechem United at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium last weekend, dropping their first points of the season but maintaining their unbeaten record.

Hearts of Oak began their away campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Bibiani Goldstars on Matchday Two and will be aiming to reproduce that resilience when they face a Karela United side looking to make home advantage count.

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