Berekum Chelsea will be aiming to bounce back from their MTN FA Cup disappointment when they host Accra Hearts of Oak at the Golden City Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in a crucial Ghana Premier League Week 31 encounter.
After suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko in the FA Cup semi-finals, Chelsea’s focus now shifts to solidifying their position in the top half of the Premier League table. Currently sitting 11th with 41 points, they are just two points away from cracking the top 10 and will be keen to capitalize on home advantage — though history has not been kind to them against Hearts of Oak at this venue.
Despite their mixed recent form (W3, L2), Chelsea have been solid at home under Samuel Boadu, with four clean sheets in their last five matches at the Golden City Park (W4, D1). However, a league victory over Hearts of Oak at this ground has eluded them since the 2020/21 season, adding extra motivation for the Blues heading into this fixture.
Hearts of Oak, meanwhile, come into the game in sixth place with 46 points. An inconsistent stretch of one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches has hampered their push for a top-four finish. Still, under Aboubakar Ouattara, the Phobians boast a strong defensive record — having conceded only 17 goals, the second fewest in the league — and remain a threat on the road.
The Phobians are the second-best away team in the league this season, with five wins, six draws, and four losses away from home. Buoyed by that strong away form, they’ll be aiming to maintain their dominance over Chelsea in Berekum.
Since the 2020/21 season, Hearts of Oak have faced Chelsea four times in Berekum. The first three encounters all ended in goalless draws (2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23), before the Phobians claimed a commanding 3-0 victory in last season’s clash (2023/24).
With both sides seeking momentum as the season nears its end, Sunday’s clash promises to be fiercely contested — Chelsea are eager to break their home jinx against Hearts, while the visitors look to stay in touch with the top four.
