Reigning Uganda Premier League champions Vipers Sports Club will host KCCA Football Club at St. Mary’s stadium in Kitende in the top of the table clash.
A win for The Venoms will see the Kitende-based side open a five-point lead from second placed KCCA while a win for the Kasasiro boys will take them to the top of the table with a one point difference.
Vipers are on a 22 unbeaten run since last November. This season, they have won 4 and drawn one gathering 13 points, a good record so far, this campaign whilst Mike Mutebi’s side has drawn 2, won 3 and trail Vipers by 2 points.
The last league meeting between the two teams last season in Kitende ended in a 3-2 win for the hosts which was an essential result in their title winning campaign.
A win for Vipers will consolidate their stay on top boasting their confidence ahead of their visit to Express FC next week, while KCCA will be away to struggling SC Villa Jogoo.
Team News
Vipers have fitness concerns with Livingstone Mulondo who is ruled out after picking a knee injury against Kirinnya-Jinja.
Aggrey Madoi resumed training with the rest of the team but this fixture comes too early for him as he lacks match fitness.
Goal keeper Derrick Ochan picked a shoulder problem during last team’s to training meaning Fabien Mutombora and Bashir Ssekagya will keep their places.
Tadeo Lwanga completes his two match suspension and will return for Vipers trip to Wankulukuku.
KCCA’s Obenchan Fillbert will return to the starting lineup tomorrow against Vipers after returning from suspension.
Head to Head
The two have met 26 times, Vipers have won 11, KCCA 10 times and there are 5 draws between them.
The match will be live on Sanyuka TV at 4pm.
In the other matchday 6 fixtures, URA host Nyamityobora today, Mbarara City will host SC Villa at Kavumba Recreation Center tomorrow, Tooro United will be home to Onduparaka at Buhinga Stadium, Bright Stars will host Kirinya Jinja SSS at Champions Stadium, Paidha Black Angels will be up against Express FC at Green Light Stadium in Arua. BUL FC will face Ndejje University at Njeru Technical Center.
November 3rd, 2018
Vipers SC Vs KCCA FC
St Mary’s stadium (4pm)