Entebbe UPPC to host Police at Hamz Stadium on 9 October. Read the match preview, form, team news, key players, and prediction.
Entebbe UPPC and Police FC return from the international break separated only by goal difference when they meet in the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Friday, 9 October 2026.
Both clubs have seven points from four matches, but Police begin Matchday Five fifth because their plus-two goal difference is one better than sixth-placed Entebbe UPPC’s.
The official schedule lists kick-off at 5:00 p.m. EAT. Supporters should follow the latest league communication because older listings carried a different time.
Match details
| Detail | Information |
| Fixture | Entebbe UPPC vs Police FC |
| Competition | 2026/27 Uganda Premier League |
| Matchday | Five |
| Date | Friday, 9 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 5:00 p.m. EAT |
| Venue | Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo |
| Live updates | Sofascore and Flashscore |
The official Uganda Premier League fixture page confirms the date, venue and revised starting time. URA against KCCA follows at 8:00 p.m. at the same ground.
Entebbe UPPC form and season start
Entebbe UPPC opened with an eye-catching 1-0 win over defending champions Vipers at Kitende, demonstrating that Abdallah Mubiru’s side can remain organised under pressure.
They then recovered to defeat UPDF 2-1. Thomas Ochungo cancelled out Derrick Taremwa’s opener before Ambrose Kigozi completed the turnaround. The Bangbet report on Entebbe UPPC’s comeback against UPDF explains their perfect two-match start.
Momentum then slowed. Lugazi won 1-0 at Nakivubo before Entebbe UPPC drew 0-0 away to Mbarara City. The Printers have scored three goals, conceded two and kept two clean sheets.
Police FC form and defensive strength
Police have two victories, one draw and one defeat. They beat Mbarara City 1-0, lost 1-0 at Blacks Power and drew 0-0 with UPDF.
Their strongest attacking performance came at Lugazi. Richard Matovu and Ramsey Jjemba scored late in a 2-0 victory built on nine shots on target.
Police have scored three league goals but conceded only once. Every fixture has stayed below three total goals so Entebbe UPPC will need patience against their compact structure.
Head-to-head record
The teams met twice in the 2025/26 league season. Police won 2-0 away to Entebbe UPPC in November 2025 before the return fixture ended 1-1 in May 2026. Police are consequently unbeaten in the two most recent meetings.
Readers can monitor official league channels for fixture-detail updates.
Team news and players to watch
Confirmed line-ups are expected approximately one hour before kick-off. Neither club had announced a complete squad or major new absence at publication time.
Entebbe UPPC will look to goalkeeper Denis Otim and a defence with two clean sheets. Ochungo offers set-piece value, Ibrahim Mugulusi can influence transitions, and Kigozi remains the main penalty-box threat.
Police possess experience through Said Kyeyune and Ivan Mayanja, while Bedia Ikamba can occupy defenders. Matovu and Jjemba arrive with confidence after scoring at Lugazi.
Tactical outlook
Defensive shape should control the contest. Police have conceded once and Entebbe UPPC twice, while neither side averages one goal per match.
Entebbe UPPC may seek width through Ochungo and use quicker deliveries towards Kigozi. Police can frustrate the designated hosts with a narrow block before releasing runners into space. Set pieces could be decisive because open-play chances may be limited.
Entebbe UPPC vs Police prediction
The evidence points towards a close, low-scoring match. Six of their combined eight league fixtures have produced fewer than three goals.
Police have the stronger defence and recent head-to-head advantage, but Entebbe UPPC have defeated Vipers and know Hamz Stadium. A draw is the balanced prediction.
| Market | Prediction |
| Full-time result | Draw |
| Correct-score lean | Entebbe UPPC 1-1 Police |
| Total goals | Under 2.5 goals |
| Double chance | Entebbe UPPC or draw |
Predictions describe possibilities, not guarantees. Team news or individual errors can change the match.
What the match means for Ugandan supporters
The 5:00 p.m. EAT kick-off lets supporters watch this match before URA meet KCCA at 8:00 p.m. at the same venue. Fans should confirm ticket information through official channels.
For Entebbe supporters, the Kampala venue means travelling beyond the club’s home community, while Police followers face a shorter journey from Kamwokya. The double-header setting should create an atmosphere and give both teams wider visibility on a UPL evening.
The fixture also provides a useful measure of two clubs competing just behind the early leaders. A victory would take either team to ten points and strengthen its position before a demanding October schedule.
Frequently asked questions
When is Entebbe UPPC vs Police?
The match is scheduled for Friday, 9 October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EAT.
Where will the match be played?
Entebbe UPPC and Police will meet at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo, Kampala.
What are their current league positions?
Police are fifth and Entebbe UPPC sixth. Both have seven points after four matches.
What is the prediction?
The prediction is a 1-1 draw, with under 2.5 total goals considered plausible.
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Conclusion
Entebbe UPPC versus Police brings together evenly matched teams with strong defensive records and seven points apiece. Entebbe UPPC have the more eye-catching victory, but Police arrive with the tighter defence and an unbeaten record across the last two meetings.
The match may offer few clear chances, placing greater importance on set pieces and concentration. A 1-1 draw is the cautious prediction, although either side has enough organisation to turn one decisive moment into three valuable points.
