PRE-MATCH PREVIEW: BUL FC VS BRIGHT STARS

Matchday 7, Startimes Uganda Premier League

Date: Wednesday, 31st October
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Lugazi Stadium, Najjembe

BUL FC returns to action tomorrow, hosting Bright Stars at Lugazi Stadium, Najjembe, at 4:00 PM.

BUL FC, riding high on their convincing 1-3 victory against Kitara on the road, returns to lugazi stadium, Najjembe to face Bright Stars who suffered a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Marara City in their previous outing.

BUL FC, with two away wins under their belt, remains winless at home this season. The Eastern Giants have accumulated 8points from a possible 18, following the six outings.

BUL FC aims to shift their fortune and secure their first home victory of the season against Bright Stars tomorrow.

Current Standings:

BUL FC sits 9th with 8 points from 6 games, while Bright Stars occupies 16th position with 3 points.

Team News:

BUL FC will be without Reagan Kalyowa, Ramz Kawooya, Isaac Wagoina, and Lwenda Sowedi due to injuries.

Coach Abbey’s Remarks:

“We’re prepared to correct our home woes. We’ve built momentum from our last two away wins and are ready for the fight.”

Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa’s Remarks:

“The mood is boosted by our recent wins. Bright Stars is a good side, but we won’t give them respect. We’re positive about winning tomorrow.”

Head-to-Head statistics:

P17 W4 D5 L8

BUL FC and Bright Stars have clashed 17times, since 2016 with 16 encounters in the startimes Uganda premier League and 1 meeting in the Uganda Cup.

Last Four Meetings:

– 7/2/2024: BUL 2-1 Bright Stars
– 15/9/2023: Bright Stars 0-1 BUL FC
– 28/4/2023: BUL 2-2 Bright Stars
– 29/11/2022: Bright Stars 2-0 BUL FC

Match Facts:

– BUL FC hasn’t won any game at home this season.
– Bright Stars last won away against BUL FC in May 2021.
– Bright Stars hasn’t won a game this season both home and away

– BUL FC has scored 1 goal and conceded 3 at home.

-Since 2013, the BUL vs Bright Stars fixture has yielded 44 goals, BUL FC scoring 20.
– In the 11 home matches against Bright Stars, BUL has secured 3 victories ( 2-0 in April 2015, 3-0 in march 2017 and 2-1 in February 2024).
– ⁠Except for three occasions , every match between BUL FC and Bright Stars has produced at least a goal.

Match Officials:

– Center Referee: Tuge Tumusiime
– Assistant 1: Katenya Ronald
– Assistant 2: Mulindwa Hakim
– Fourth Official: Kimayo Stephen
– Referee Assessor: Kityo Asumani
– General Coordinator: Kutamba Pheobe

Match Coverage:

The game will be televised by FUFA TV and Sanyuka Prime TV, with timely updates on:

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.