As the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (UPL) action resumes for Match Day 17, all eyes will be on Saturday’s highly anticipated Oldest Derby between SC Villa and Express FC at Maroons Stadium, Luzira. With both teams struggling for form, this historic rivalry presents an opportunity for either side to revive their fortunes and gain momentum heading into the second half of the season. Notably, SC Villa is yet to secure a permanent home ground for the remainder of the campaign, with Wankulukuku undergoing upgrades ahead of CHAN 2025.
Beyond the derby, the fixture list is packed with high-stakes clashes across the weekend. URA FC will seek redemption when they host a disciplined Maroons FC at Nakivubo under the floodlights on Saturday. Meanwhile, title contenders KCCA FC and Vipers SC will lock horns on Sunday at Lugogo in the weekend’s biggest showdown. Having already asserted dominance over URA FC, Vipers SC will aim to make another bold statement in the title race.
Elsewhere, Lugazi FC takes on Wakiso Giants FC in Najjembe, while BUL FC hosts Mbale Heroes FC at Nakivubo, both matches scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Police FC welcomes NEC FC to Kavumba, where NEC FC will look to consolidate their recent resurgence. With every point crucial at this stage, all six teams involved in Sunday’s fixtures will be desperate to maximize their chances of survival or top-half stability.
The action extends into Monday, with Kitara FC facing Soltilo Bright Stars FC at Butema, while Mbarara City FC hosts UPDF FC in Mbarara. Both encounters are expected to be tightly contested battles, especially with the relegation fight intensifying. Kitara FC will look to build on their recent form, while UPDF FC must dig deep to avoid further slipping into the danger zone.
With the title race heating up and relegation fears mounting, Match Day 17 promises another thrilling chapter in the UPL season. Can Villa reclaim their dominance in the Oldest Derby? Will Vipers SC extend their lead at the summit? Or will the relegation battle take a new twist? Fans across the country eagerly await another weekend of electrifying football.
