The StarTimes Uganda Premier League returns this Wednesday, November 5, 2025, with mouthwatering fixtures headlined by the clash between Express FC and Mbarara City under the floodlights of Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
Both sides come into the duel burdened by early-season struggles, each desperate to end their downward spiral.
The Red Eagles have soared only once this term, a narrow 1-0 victory over UPDF on opening day, and have since collected a meagre two points from four matches.
Sitting 10th on the log with just five points from five outings, Express will aim to rediscover their attacking flair as they face an equally wounded Mbarara City outfit still chasing their first win of the campaign.
The Ankole Lions have endured a nightmare start, falling to Kitara and NEC in consecutive fixtures, leaving them marooned in the relegation zone with just two points to show.
For Express, keeping a clean sheet against BUL in their last match offers a glimmer of hope as coach James Odoch’s men seek redemption in front of their loyal fans.
Henry Kitegenyi, Mbarara’s talismanic forward, will be the man to watch, while Express will look to the pace and precision of Richard Basangwa to unlock the visitors’ defense.
Earlier in the day, URA FC face a stern test away to Maroons at the Luzira Prison Grounds in the 4 PM kick-off.
The Tax Collectors will need to be at their best against the well-organized Prison Warders, who have turned Luzira into a fortress in recent seasons.
The league’s matchday six action continues through the week with more enticing fixtures lined up:
Thursday, November 6
- UPDF vs Police – Bombo Barracks Ground, 4 PM
- SC Villa vs Kitara – FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, 8 PM
Friday, November 7
- Calvary vs Entebbe UPPC – Midigo P/S Ground, Yumbe, 4 PM
- Vipers SC vs KCCA FC – St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, 8 PM
Saturday, November 8
- Lugazi FC vs Buhimba United Saints – Lugazi FC Stadium, Najjembe, 4 PM
- NEC FC vs BUL FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, 8 PM
