GPL Matchday Report: Hearts of Oak Lead After Round 3

Our GPL matchday report for round 3 shows Accra Hearts of Oak still unbeaten and top of the table. The round was played on 19 and 20 September 2026, and the standings below are as of 26 September 2026. Round 4 begins today.

What were the round 3 results in this GPL matchday report?

Nine matches were played across the round. Most were tight, and three finished goalless or level at 1-1.

• Heart of Lions 0-0 Swedru All Blacks
• Vision FC 1-1 Medeama SC (Z. Alhasaan 8′, K. Braye 47′)
• Dreams FC 2-3 Bibiani Gold Stars (Razak Salifu 5′, Shaban 73′; Nkoah 69′, Adomako 81′, Kesse 90′)
• Aduana FC 2-1 Karela United (Amankona penalty 36′, Mohammed 90′; Mahfuz 56′)
• Accra Hearts of Oak 0-0 Bechem United
• Samartex FC 1-1 Asante Kotoko
• Debibi United 3-0 Young Apostles
• Basake Holy Stars 1-0 Ashantigold (goal in the 45th minute)
• Port City FC 2-1 Berekum Chelsea (Gyetuah 7′ and 79′; Haruna 60′)

Scorer details were not available in our data for Samartex v Kotoko or Debibi v Young Apostles, so we have left them out. Initials are as supplied by API-Football.

Which result was the biggest talking point?

Bibiani Gold Stars won 3-2 away to Dreams FC. Dreams led 1-0 and 2-1, but Bibiani scored twice more, the last of them in the 90th minute. As a result, Dreams remain winless.

Meanwhile, Port City’s F. Gyetuah scored twice, in the 7th and 79th minutes, to beat Berekum Chelsea. Also, Debibi United’s 3-0 win was the biggest margin of the round.

How does the table look after three rounds?

Accra Hearts of Oak lead with 7 points from three games and a goal difference of +5. Samartex FC are second on 7 points and +3, while Basake Holy Stars are third on 6 points. Asante Kotoko sit fourth with 5 points after two draws and a win.

Below them, five clubs are level on 4 points. Medeama and Port City have played only two games each, so their positions may change. Medeama are 16th with 2 points and Dreams are 18th with 1 point. The live standings are always on our Ghana Premier League table, and every score is on the results page.

What is coming in round 4?

Round 4 begins today, 26 September, at 15:00 GMT with Karela United v Accra Hearts of Oak. Then, on Sunday 27 September, Asante Kotoko host Aduana FC and Berekum Chelsea face Vision FC, with the rest of the round at the same time. Medeama v Port City is set for 30 September, as confirmed on the Ghana Football Association website.

Consequently, Hearts have the chance to extend their unbeaten start away from home. See all dates on the GPL fixtures page, and read more about the leaders on the Hearts of Oak team page or the Asante Kotoko team page.

Round 4 previews: Karela United vs Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko vs Aduana Stars, Ashanti Gold vs Debibi United, Bechem United vs Dreams FC, Berekum Chelsea vs Vision FC, Medeama vs Basake Holy Stars, Bibiani Gold Stars vs Port City, Swedru All Blacks vs Samartex, Young Apostles vs Heart of Lions. We also have a report on the rescheduled Dreams vs Medeama game.

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the Ghana Premier League after three rounds?

Accra Hearts of Oak lead on goal difference (+5) with 7 points. Samartex are second on the same points.

Which club is bottom of the table?

Dreams FC are 18th with 1 point from three games.

Which fixture is outstanding?

Medeama v Port City has been rescheduled for 30 September 2026, according to the GFA.