PRE-MATCH PREVIEW: SC VILLA VS BUL FC

Date: Thursday, 26th September 2024

Competition: Startimes Uganda Premier League

Venue: Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Kickoff: 4:00 PM

BUL FC returns to action on Thursday, 26th September, with a visit to defending champions SC Villa at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

This outing marks the third match for both teams this campaign.

Current Standings:

BUL FC sits in the 12th position with 2 points, while SC Villa occupies the 6th position with 3 points.

Team News:

BUL FC will miss the services of midfielder Ibrahim Orit, the rest of the squad is available for selection.

Coach Abbey’s Remarks:

“We are going into this match knowing we haven’t won a game this season. The league is competitive as the table standings look so far. We are not doing well in our final third, and this is costing us but we’ve worked with our strikers to see that we score. We are expecting a tough and very intense game, but we are going to capitalize on our last draw to win the game.”

Defender Najib Fesali’s Remarks:

“We go into these games targeting three points. The morale is high as the house is full and the boys are ready for tomorrow. We call upon all our fans to come and support us, as we need them more than before. We promise to get maximum points tomorrow.”

Head-to-Head Statistics:

Played: 31

Wins: BUL 11, SC Villa 11
Draws: 9

Last Four Meetings:

  • 15/3/2024 SUPL: BUL 0-1 SC Vill
  •  24/10/2023 SUPL: SC Villa 1-2 BUL
  •  21/3/2023 SUPL: SC Villa 1-0 BUL
  • 11/3/2023 Uganda Cup: BUL 1-0 Villa

Match Facts:

– BUL FC has played only one away game this season.
– BUL FC has not registered any goal away this season.
– BUL has drawn both its first two opening fixtures of the season.
– BUL FC is unbeaten this season, while SC Villa lost its last game against Mbale Heroes.

Match Officials:

– Center Referee: Shamirah Nabadda
– First Assistant: Musisi Brianson
– Second Assistant: Lubwama Ivan
– Fourth Official: Tumuhaire John B
– Referee Assessor: Ali Tomusange
– General Coordinator: Katende Jerome

Match Coverage:

The game will not be televised but is live on Kiira FM 88.6. Timely updates will also be available through our social media handles:

X: @bulfc1
Facebook: Bul Football Club – Jinja
Instagram: bulfc1
YouTube: BUL FC TV

A full post-match report will follow.