
Ghana Premier League leaders and reigning champions Medeama SC are set to put their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 season on the line as they face FC Samartex 1996. The highly anticipated Matchday 7 encounter, billed as a Western derby, will take place at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena this Sunday. Medeama currently sits at the top of the table with 14 points from six matches as they aim to maintain their perfect start to the campaign.
The Mauve and Yellow enter the fixture following a convincing 3-1 victory over Heart of Lions last weekend, a result that solidified their position at the summit of the league. With four wins and two draws in their opening six games, the Tarkwa-based side remains the only unbeaten team in the competition. Their performance so far in this title defense has established them as the frontrunners in the race for the 2026/27 trophy.
FC Samartex 1996 will provide a stern test for the champions at their home ground in Samreboi. The Nsenkyire Sports Arena is expected to be packed for this local rivalry, where the hosts will look to capitalize on home advantage to halt Medeama’s momentum. While Medeama leads the pack, Samartex will be motivated by the derby atmosphere to improve their own standing in the league table.
This fixture is the standout match of a weekend that also sees other league heavyweights seeking to recover their form. Traditional giants like Asante Kotoko SC and Aduana FC, alongside Port City FC, are all looking for redemption in Matchday 7 after suffering defeats in the previous round. For Medeama, however, the focus remains squarely on navigating this difficult away trip to remain clear of the chasing pack at the top of the standings.