2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 27 Match Preview - Young Apostles vs. Heart of Lions

Young Apostles FC will be desperate to boost their survival hopes when they host Heart of Lions in a crucial Ghana Premier League Matchweek 27 clash at the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The Wenchi-based side find themselves deep in the relegation dogfight, sitting 17th on the table with 30 points - four points adrift of safety.

With the season entering a decisive phase, every point has become vital for Apostles as they aim to climb out of danger.

Form, however, remains a concern. Young Apostles have managed just one victory in their last five league outings, a run that has slowed their push for survival.

Despite that, their home record offers a glimmer of hope. They have been relatively solid at the Wenchi Sports Stadium, suffering just one defeat in their last 11 home matches - a statistic that could prove key in this encounter.

Lions, on the other hand, are not entirely safe themselves. The Kpando-based club sit 11th in the standings, only four points above the relegation zone.

A slip-up in Wenchi could drag them deeper into the survival battle, adding further pressure to their campaign.

The visitors come into the game in poor form, having secured just one win in their last six matches across all competitions.

Their struggles are even more pronounced on the road, where they have managed only a single away victory all season.

With both sides battling inconsistency and the threat of relegation looming, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a tense and hard-fought contest, where the smallest details could make all the difference.