AshantiGold SC look to extend their second round surge on Saturday against Ebusua Dwarfs at the Len Clay Stadium.
The Elephants have won back to back home games for the first time this season and are geared up to make it three in a row.
A win against the Crabs would see them move up on the log to 7th or 8th.
They have a full strength team ahead of the match on Saturday. Fatau Dauda is expected to retain his position as the number one.
Assistant coach Yakubu Sheriff Mambo will still lead the club this weekend since head coach Bashiru Hayford hasn't returned.
Ebusua Dwarfs are going into the game with a high morale since they thrashed Asante Kotoko by 4-1 on Wednesday at the Robert Mensah stadium.
Experienced striker Gilbert Fiamenyo and goalkeeper Akwasi Acheampong remain suspended by club and are out of the game.
Justice Asabire Mensah could return to the squad for the trip to Obuasi after missing the 4-1 drubbing of Asante Kotoko last Wednesday.
MATCH FACTS
Head to Head (Since 2000)
Total matches played = 13
Ashanti Gold SC wins = 7
Drawn matches = 3
Ebusua Dwarfs wins = 3
*Ashanti Gold SC have won only two of their last twelve matches in the premier league. (W2 D8 L2)
*Ebusua Dwarfs have lost just three of their last nine fixtures in the premiership. (W4 D2 L3)
*Ashanti Gold SC have managed just two victories in their last nine premier league home matches. (W2 D5 L2)
*Ebusua Dwarfs are winless in their last twenty away matches in the premiership. (W0 D6 L14)
*Ashanti Gold SC have lost just two of their last seven premier league meetings with Ebusua Dwarfs. (W3 D2 L2)
*Ebusua Dwarfs have managed only a draw in their six trips to Ashanti Gold SC in the league since 2000. (W0 D1 L5)
*The Miners have managed to keep six clean sheets at home this season after ten premiership fixtures.
*The Crabs have kept only one clean sheet in their ten premier league travels this season.
By Nuhu Adams