AshantiGold SC look to extend their unbeaten streak to seven when they lock horns with bottom placed and Adansi rivals New Edubiase United in a fierce duel at the Len Clay on Sunday.
The draw masters are just one point away from the drop zone despite their recent surge. A draw or lose would put a dent on their fight for survival.
Joseph Ato Bissah won't be available for selection on Sunday since he has travelled outside the country.
Head coach Bashiru Hayford is expected at dugout for the first time in the second round after seven matches. He joined the team this week after completing his exams.
New Edubiase United kept their survival hopes alive when they stunned Asante Kotoko with a 2-1 win at the Bekwai Gyamfi's park last two weeks.
A victory will still not be enough to move them up on the league log but will keep them a point adrift the relegation zone.
Versatile and experienced midfielder James Boadu has been sidelined for Sunday's derby with an injury he sustained against Berekum Chelsea weeks aback.
All other players are fully fit. Nasir Lamine and youngster Tawphiq Mohammed could keep their respective places in the start list of the Movers.
MATCH FACTS
Head to Head
Total matches played = 13
Ashanti Gold SC wins = 8
Drawn matches = 2
New Edubiase United wins = 3
*Ashanti Gold SC have lost just one of their last twelve matches in the premiership. They are unbeaten in their last six. (W2 D9 L1)
*New Edubiase United have won only two of their last twelve premier league fixtures. (W2 D3 L7)
*Ashanti Gold SC have recorded just two victories in their last ten home games in the premier league. (W2 D6 L2)
*New Edubiase United have been able to be victors only once in their last seventeen premiership away matches. (W1 D5 L11)
*Ashanti Gold SC have lost only one of their last eight meetings with New Edubiase United in the premiership. (W5 D2 L1)
*New Edubiase United have managed to pick only one point in their six trips to Ashanti Gold SC in the league. (W0 D1 L5)
*The Elephants have managed to keep six clean sheets at home in the premiership this season after eleven games.
*New Edubiase United have kept just one clean sheet in their eleven premiership away fixtures this season.
By Nuhu Adams