PRE-MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS Mbarara City FC

Matchday 4, Startimes Uganda Premier League

Date: Wednesday, 2nd October 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Lugazi FC Stadium, Najjembe

Our fourth match this season sees BUL FC hosting Mbarara City on Wednesday (tomorrow) at the Lugazi FC Stadium, Najjembe, with kick-off fixed at 4pm.

The opening three games of the campaign have produced two draws and a defeat for BUL. Similarly, the visitors have also had the same run in as many games.

Current Standings:

BUL sits 13th on the table, Mbarara City occupies the 15th position – with two points each.

Team News:

Coach Abbey Kikomeko confirmed Ibrahim Orit will be the only player to miss the game. The rest of the squad is available for selection.

Kikomeko’s remarks:

“After losing our previous game, we desperately need to get the three points now against Mbarara City who denied us the trophy last season, but we’re focused on the present,” he said.

“We’ve worked on our scoring challenges and will score goals tomorrow, Inshallah.”

Striker Dickson Mataama’s remarks:

“The coaches identified our mistakes, corrected them and we’re now ready for tomorrow’s game. We’ve worked on our scoring and promise to deliver goals, starting tomorrow. We urge our fans to support us in numbers.”

Head-to-Head:

P12 W3 D6 L3

In the 12 meetings between the two teams, BUL has won 3, drawn 6 and lost 3 against Mbarara City FC.

Last Four Meetings:

– 14/5/2024: Mbarara City 0-0 BUL FC (SUPL)

– 6/1/2024: BUL 1-1 Mbarara City (SUPL)

– 28/3/2022: Mbarara City 1-1 BUL FC (SUPL)

– 2/11/2021: BUL 1-0 Mbarara City (SUPL)

Match Facts:

– BUL FC is winless this season (3 games, 2 draws, 1 loss).
– BUL FC is unbeaten at home this season.
– BUL is unbeaten in the last four meetings against Mbarara City.
– BUL’s biggest win against Mbarara City was 3-0 on 9/11/2019.
– BUL last lost to Mbarara City in February 2020 away at Kakyeka stadium.

-19 goals are registered in all meetings between both side and BUL has a share of 11.

Mbarara city last won an away league game in june 2021 against Kyetume ( Kyetume 1-3 Mbarara city )⁠

Match Coverage:

The game will be televised by Sanyuka TV, with timely updates on our social media platforms:

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

A full match report and highlights will follow on BUL FC TV.

Let’s go, Eastern Giants!