PRE-MATCH PREVIEW: UPDF FC vs BUL FC JINJA
2026/27 Startimes Uganda Premier League – Matchday 5
Date: Sunday, 18th October 2026 | Kickoff: 5pm
Venue: Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo
The Eastern Giants travel to the central tomorrow to face UPDF FC at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo. This is a rescheduled Matchday 5 fixture. The game was initially slated for 8th October and was postponed. Both teams come into this game in good form and are separated by just 5 points on the table.
BUL FC will be looking to return to winning ways after dropping our first points of the season, while UPDF will be aiming to build on their impressive win over Express.
BUL FC drew against Lugazi FC last time out, while UPDF won 2-1 against Express in their last game.
BUL FC occupies 3rd place with 13 points from 5 games (P5 W4 D1 L0 GF11 GA3 GD+8). We are unbeaten this season. We are just 1 point behind joint leaders SC Villa and NEC FC, who both have 14 points from 6 games. A win tomorrow takes us to the top of the table with 16 points.
UPDF FC sits in 9th position with 8 points from 5 games (P5 W2 D2 L1). They are unbeaten in their last 3 league games (2 wins, 1 draw) and have not conceded a goal in their last 3 home matches at Nakivubo.
UPDF have scored 4 goals and conceded 3 in their last 5 games, with 2 wins.
HEAD TO HEAD
This fixture is evenly matched. Since 2015, the two sides have met 14 times: BUL FC have won 6, UPDF FC have won 6, and 2 games have ended in a draw.
Last 10 Meetings: UPDF 4 wins, BUL 4 wins, 2 draws.
Last 5 Meetings:
21 April 2026: BUL FC 2-5 UPDF FC.
30 Jan 2026: UPDF FC 0-1 BUL FC.
24 May 2025: UPDF FC 2-3 BUL FC.
04 Dec 2024: BUL FC 0-2 UPDF FC.
12 Mar 2024: BUL FC 0-1 UPDF FC.
TEAM NEWS
The head coach, Alex Isabirye, has confirmed Walter Ochora, Lawrence Kambugu and Isaac Musiima will miss tomorrow’s game, but the rest of the squad is available for selection.
Coach Alex’s Remarks
“The last time we played UPDF, we lost 5-2 at home. They won their last game against Express and we drew against Lugazi, but now that’s in the past. We come into this game well prepared to pick maximum points, though the game won’t be easy.”
Forward Martin Aprem’s Remarks
“We know how important this game is to us, so we are giving it maximum attention so that we go home with the three points. The boys are in good shape and I call upon all our fans to come and rally behind us tomorrow as we make it happen.”
MATCH COVERAGE
To those who won’t make it to Hamz tomorrow, follow live updates on all our social media platforms;
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Match Report: http://bulfc.co.ug
Highlights: BUL FC TV on YouTube after full-time
COME ON YOU EASTERN GIANTS.
