A solitary goal by Godwin Aboah secured Heart of Lions all three points against Krystal Palace at the Kpando Park on Saturday.
The chase for premier league football next season continued across the weekend at various match centres.
A 73rd-minute strike by Godwin Aboah proved enough as Lions earned a slim win over the Akosombo boys to climb to the top of Zone 3 table.
Meanwhile, Volta compatriot Agbozume Weavers lost the seventh game of the campaign in 2-0 loss to Okyeman Planners at the Carl Reindolf Park.
The side are bottom of the table, having picked just two points in their last four games. They will be at home against Phar Rangers in week 12 while Heart of Lions travel to play Kotoku Royals in Akim Oda.
Lions are joint-top with Tema Youth with 23 points. Vision FC and Kotoku Royals lie 3rd and fourth respectively with 22 and 20 points.
The bottom three has Amidaus Professionals with 10 points, Accra Young Wise with 7, and Agbozume Weavers rock bottom with 6 points.