Hearts of Oak: Stadium, Form and 2026/27 Season Guide

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Hearts of Oak are one of the 18 clubs in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, and this profile pulls the checked facts for Ghanaian football fans into one page. The club is based in Accra, and it competes in the 18-team Ghana Premier League. As of 26 September 2026, Hearts of Oak sit 1st in the table with 7 points from 3 matches.

This profile combines league standings and match data from API-Football with history and honours checked against the Ghana Football Association at ghanafa.org, the club’s official website and other published sources. Where sources disagree, we say so rather than pick one. You can also follow the wider picture on our Ghana Premier League table and fixtures pages.

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What is the history of Hearts of Oak?

Hearts of Oak were founded on 11 November 1911 in Accra, which makes them the oldest surviving club in Ghana.

The Ghana Football Association, Wikipedia and the club’s own website agree on the 1911 date. Supporters call the club the Phobians, and the nickname is used across Ghanaian football. Because the club has been part of Accra life for more than a century, its story is closely tied to the history of Ghanaian football.

What has Hearts of Oak won?

Hearts of Oak have won around 20 Ghanaian league titles, the most recent in 2020/21, plus the CAF Champions League in 2000.

The Ghana Football Association lists 20 league titles, while Wikipedia counts 21, so we say around 20 rather than quote one number. The 2000 season is the club’s finest: Hearts won the FA Cup, the league and the CAF Champions League in the same year. In addition, the club won the CAF Super Cup in 2001 and the CAF Confederation Cup in 2004. As a result, few Ghanaian clubs can match Hearts for continental honours, although the league titles have been harder to collect in recent years.

Who are Hearts of Oak’s rivals and what is the club’s culture?

Hearts of Oak’s biggest rival is Asante Kotoko, and the fixture is known as the Super Clash.

The Super Clash is often called the biggest match in Ghanaian football, and it pits Accra against Kumasi. Supporters take pride in the club’s history, and the club remembers the events of 9 May 2001, when a tragedy occurred at the Accra Sports Stadium during a match against Kotoko. Therefore, the fixture is a match of great emotion as well as great rivalry.

What do we know about Hearts of Oak?

Hearts of Oak compete in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, a season that API-Football lists as running from 5 September 2026 to 29 May 2027.

The club is based in Accra, and it competes in the 18-team Ghana Premier League. The club was founded on 11 November 1911 in Accra and is widely described as the oldest surviving club in Ghana. Supporters also know the club as the Phobians. However, a bare fact list only tells part of the story. Because a full league season is long, the more useful picture comes from recent results, so the sections below track the last three campaigns and the opening rounds of this one. Furthermore, the fixture against Asante Kotoko is the famous Super Clash, and API-Football schedules it for Sunday 29 November 2026 at Asante Kotoko and Sunday 28 March 2027 at Hearts of Oak.

Where do Hearts of Oak play their home matches?

API-Football lists Accra Sports Stadium as the home ground of Hearts of Oak. With a listed capacity of 35,000, it is one of the largest grounds in the league, ranking 2nd of 16 venues with a capacity figure in API-Football.

So far this season, Hearts of Oak have played two league matches at home and one away. In addition, the ground matters for visiting supporters, because capacity affects ticket demand on big match days. Please check the club or the GFA for the latest venue notices before you travel, since fixtures can move.

Sources differ on the capacity of the Accra Sports Stadium. API-Football lists 35,000, while other references give about 40,000, so treat any single figure as approximate. In either case, it is one of the biggest venues in the country and hosts the Super Clash against Asante Kotoko when Hearts are at home.

How have Hearts of Oak performed in recent seasons?

Over the last three completed seasons, Hearts of Oak finished 14th in 2023/24, 4th in 2024/25 and 3rd in 2025/26.

In 2023/24, Hearts of Oak finished 14th with 45 points from 34 matches, a record of 11 wins, 12 draws and 11 defeats. They scored 35 and conceded 31, a goal difference of +4, which left them in the lower half of the table. Then came 2024/25, when the club ended 4th on 58 points after 16 wins, 10 draws and 8 losses in 34 games. They scored 30 and conceded 18, a goal difference of +12, which left them in the top half of the table.

For 2025/26, the final table shows Hearts of Oak in 3rd place with 54 points, built on 13 wins and 15 draws from 34 outings. They scored 25 and conceded 15, a goal difference of +10, which left them in the top half of the table. Overall, that was a step forward: Hearts of Oak climbed one place between 2024/25 and 2025/26, and the points total moved by -4.

How have Hearts of Oak started the 2026/27 season?

Hearts of Oak have played three league matches in 2026/27, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.

On 6 September (matchday 1), Hearts of Oak won 4-0 against Berekum Chelsea at home. Then on 13 September (matchday 2), Hearts of Oak won 2-1 against Bibiani Gold Stars away. After that, on 20 September (matchday 3), Hearts of Oak drew 0-0 against Bechem United at home.

In total, that adds up to 6 goals scored and 1 conceded. Since the attack has outscored the opposition, the early signs are encouraging. Still, a few games make a small sample, so treat these numbers as a snapshot rather than a verdict.

Where do Hearts of Oak stand in the Ghana Premier League table?

As of 26 September 2026, Hearts of Oak are 1st of 18 with 7 points and a goal difference of +5.

Level on 7 points with the top of the table, Hearts of Oak are among the early leaders. Their last 3 results, oldest first, read a draw, a win, a win. Table positions shift every weekend this early, because many clubs sit within two or three points of each other. For the live order, open our Ghana Premier League table or follow matches on live scores.

What are the next fixtures for Hearts of Oak?

The next scheduled league match for Hearts of Oak is Saturday 26 September 2026: away at Karela United, matchday 4.

After that, the schedule lists Sunday 4 October 2026: away at Dreams FC, matchday 5; then Sunday 11 October 2026: home to Port City FC, matchday 6. Dates and times can change, so use our Ghana Premier League fixtures page for the confirmed calendar, with kick-offs in GMT.

Where are Hearts of Oak heading?

Hearts of Oak carry one of the longest honours lists in the country, and the challenge each season is to turn that history into league and continental success. Meanwhile, the table and results above show how the 2026/27 campaign is going so far. However, one strong start does not settle a long season, so it is worth returning as the fixtures pass.

How can fans keep up with Hearts of Oak?

The quickest way is to combine our live pages with the official Ghana Football Association channels. First, bookmark this profile, because we refresh the standing and results as the season moves on. Next, check live scores on match days, and browse the Ghana Premier League clubs hub to compare Hearts of Oak with the other 17 sides. Finally, strong league form also helps players catch the eye of the Ghana national football team.