Friday October 18, 2024

Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm

SC Villa are back home with a game against Soltilo Bright Stars in which they seek to return to winning ways after defeat at Vipers before the international break.

The reigning champions are aware that nothing but maximum points will give them better chances of defending their title.

However, they expect nothing short of resistance from a desperate Soltilo Bright Stars who are yet to get off the mark.

The visitors, managed by ex-Villa player Joseph Mutyaba are on two points and must start collecting points to avoid early relegation fears.

Morley Byekwaso

It remains to be seen whether Morley Byekwaso will give chance to South Sudan international Francis Onekalit to lead the line again or go with Charles Lwanga who has been with the team since the league broke off nearly two weeks ago.

Hakim Kiwanuka and Jonah Kakande will be pivotal in the hosts’ attacking line while the visitors will look to skipper Nelson Ssenkatuka for inspiration.

Credit: John Batanudde

Last season’s two encounters ended in a 1-1 stalemate home and away.

Key Stats

There have been 22 premier league meetings in history with Villa winning 11 times [L3, D8]

Bright Stars have won just once in their previous 10 league matches [L3, D6]

Soltilo Bright Stars are winless in their previous 16 league outings [L5, D11]

SC Villa have only lost one of their previous eleven home matches [W8, D2]

Other fixtures on Friday

NEC vs Maroons – Lugogo 4pm

Mbarara City vs Kitara – Kakyeka 4pm

URA vs BUL – Nakivubo 7pm

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