Aduana Stars moved four points clear at the summit as late penalty scored by Godfred Saka secured an important win over struggling Eleven Wise at the Dormaa Park.

The home side had gone into the game one point at the top but with their close challengers failing to win, condemned the relegation threatened side who finished the game with nine men - through two red cards - to defeat.

In the capital, Sellas Tetteh guided Liberty Professionals to claim the derby bragging rights as they ended the unbeaten home run by the champions, Hearts of Oak at the Ohene Djan Stadium.

The defeat is major setback for the champions in their pursuit of assuming the top spot.

Liberty, once again employed the guile of their two Guinean imports, Capi Soumah and Sylla Foda to finish off the Phobians 3-2.

Both players found target against the champions as the duo now share between themselves seven goals in two successive matches.

AshantiGold have jumped to second on the standings after beating New Edubiase 2-1 in the local derby at the Len Clay Stadium thanks to a brace by Frederick Quayeson.

All Stars and Asante Kotoko shared the spoils in their goalless draw game at the Wa Park, a result which leaves the Porcupine Warriors at eighth on the table and eight points off the top.

Edmund Owusu-Ansah’s goal helped Heart of Lions to a 1-0 victory over Kessben FC at the Kpando Park as the defeat sees Kessben slip out of the top four.

Accra Great Olympics picked a point off Beechem Chelsea at the Coronation Park as both sides could only draw goalless. Chelsea are just two points better than the bottom-placed team.

Ofosu Mikey scored for King Faisal in their 1-0 win over Real Tamale United at the Baba Yara Stadium in a late kickoff. Despite the win, Faisal remains third from bottom.

Bottom-placed, Hasaacas beat Berekum Arsenals 1-0 at the Sekondi Sports Stadium with the lone goal coming from John Ayison.