PRE MATCH PREVIEW: BUL VS Maroons

Startimes Uganda Premier League, Match Day 29

BUL VS Maroons

Date: Wednesday, May 14th
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: FUFA Technical Center Njeru

BUL FC seeks to maintain its winning streak in the Startimes Uganda Premier League as they host Maroons FC at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru on Wednesday.

The Eastern Giants lie third on the table with 53 points after 28 games, while the Prison Warders sit eighth with 40 points from as many games.

Abbey Bogere’s men won their last home game, defeating Vipers SC 1-0 when Reagan Kalyowa scored a last minute goal to win it all for the Eastern Giants three days ago.
Maroons lost their last game 1-0 away to Kitara FC at Royals Park-Butema.

BUL have been on form recently, winning 10 games and drawing three of their 13 matches in the second round. This mesmerising run has earned them 33 points from a possible 39 in the second round of the season.

Team News

Coach Simeon Massa confirmed Martin Aprem will miss this encounter due to injury, while Viane Ssekajjugo is back in the squad and available for selection.

Massa remarked, “We are playing our last home game against Maroons tomorrow. They are a stubborn team, but we have had a good run in the second round, and we are building on that to win tomorrow. The boys are focused and in good shape to finish the league on a high note.”

Pascal Ngobi’s remarks:

“We thank God for the gift of life and all He has done for us as the BUL family. Onto tomorrow’s game, everyone is fine and prepared for the game tomorrow, and we call upon all our fans to come and support us as we play our last home game of the campaign”

Head-to-Head

Both teams have clashed 15 times, resulting in nine BUL wins, two for Maroons, and four draws.

Last Four Meetings

– November 29, 2024: Maroons 0-0 BUL FC (SUPL)
– August 7, 2024: BUL FC 3-0 Maroons (FUFA Super 8)

-August 2nd, 2024: Maroons 0-0 BUL FC ( FUFA Super8)
– February 23, 2024: Maroons 0-0 BUL FC (SUPL)

Match Facts

– BUL FC is unbeaten in the second round.-

– Out of the seven home games played in the second round, they have registered six clean sheets.
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-Since the turn of the year, the Eastern Giants have scored 12 league goals at home.

– BUL FC has won five games at home from the seven played in the second round.

– They have also won all the last six games played at home against Maroons.

– Maroons has never won a game against BUL FC in the last six meetings away.

 Match Coverage

The game will not be televised, but we will provide timely updates on all our social media platforms:
– Twitter: @bulfc1
– Facebook: Bul Football Club-Jinja
– Instagram: @bulfc
– YouTube: BUL FC TV