Sekondi Hasaacas will be aiming to move out of the drop zone with a win against title-chasers and nemesis Asante Kotoko in a tricky duel at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The Western giants are languishing 14th on the log with a game in hand.
They suffered a 1-0 loss to Berekum Chelsea in the midweek.
Influential player Emmanuel Ankobeah is expected to be back to the team for the crucial game against the Porcupine Warriors this weekend.
He was absent against Berekum Chelsea in the midweek.
Midfield enforcer Ricky Adjei Mensah could also be available for selection on Sunday after missing last Wednesday's encounter with the Blues in Berekum.
Asante Kotoko couldn't make their dominance count in the midweek when they drew 0-0 with ambitious Aduana Stars at the Baba Yara.
They are two points behind league leaders Wa All Stars.
Experienced striker Seidu Bancey is facing a six match ban which makes him unavailable for the epic clash on Sunday.
He was charged for attacking referee Charles Bulu in the regional derby against New Edubiase United about a month ago.
Dependable defender Ahmed Adams can't make squad for the trip to the Western since he is battling for fitness.
He hasn't played for the Fabulous club since their stunning 2-1 loss to New Edubiase United.
MATCH FACTS
Head to Head (Since 2000)
Total matches played = 23
Sekondi Hasaacas wins = 1
Drawn matches = 8
Asante Kotoko wins = 14
*Sekondi Hasaacas have won just three of their last eleven premier league matches. (W3 D3 L5)
*Asante Kotoko have recorded just two losses in their last eight fixtures in the premier league. (W3 D3 L2)
*Sekondi Hasaacas have lost only two of their twelve home games in the premiership this season. (W8 D2 L2)
*Asante Kotoko have managed only one win of their last six away matches in the premier league. (W1 D2 L3)
*Sekondi Hasaacas are winless in their last eleven meetings with Asante Kotoko in the premier league. (W0 D5 L6)
*Asante Kotoko are unbeaten in their eleven trips to Sekondi Hasaacas in the premiership since the year 2000. (W6 D5 L0)
*The Hasmal have managed to keep only two clean sheets at home in the premier league this term after twelve matches.
*Asante Kotoko have kept four clean sheets out of their twelve away fixtures in the premiership this campaign.
By Nuhu Adams