Review all nine UPL Matchday Six results as Villa lead, NEC keep pace, and Vipers score five.
Matchday Six delivered 24 goals as SC Villa climbed to the summit, NEC stayed level, and Vipers produced the biggest away victory.
Five away teams won, Mbarara City earned the only home victory, and three games were drawn. Usama Arafat, Frank Ssebuufu and Derrick Taremwa starred.
Matchday Six Results
| Fixture | Result |
| Mbarara City vs Blacks Power | 2-1 |
| Vipers vs Maroons | 1-1 |
| Lugazi vs BUL | 0-0 |
| Ntugasaze vs KCCA | 0-2 |
| Police vs SC Villa | 1-6 |
| Kigezi HomeBoyz vs NEC | 0-2 |
| Express vs UPDF | 1-2 |
| Kataka vs Vipers | 0-5 |
| URA vs Entebbe UPPC | 0-0 |
Six-Star Villa Take the Summit
SC Villa dismantled Police 6-1 in Kamwokya. Ibrahim Kasinde, John Asiimwe, Patrick Kakande and Jonathan Sausa scored, while Frank Ssebuufu struck twice. Bedia Djuma Ikamba replied.
The unbeaten Jogoos scored three times in each half and reached 14 points, moving above NEC on goal difference.
Bangbet Uganda’s Police 1-6 SC Villa report contains the scoring timeline.
NEC Keep Pace With Leaders
NEC beat Kigezi HomeBoyz 2-0 at Rwamwanja. Allan Mugalu headed the opener before substitute Marvin Oshaba secured victory.
Hannington Ssebwalunyo protected another clean sheet as NEC remained unbeaten. They have 14 points and only two goals conceded.
The Kigezi HomeBoyz 0-2 NEC report includes Badru Kaddu’s reaction.
BUL Drop Points but Remain Close
Lugazi held previously perfect BUL 0-0 at Najjembe. Cromwell Rwothomio forced goalkeeper Tom Ikara into an important second-half save.
BUL remain unbeaten with 13 points from five matches, but the draw ended four consecutive victories.
Lugazi reached seven points and restored confidence before hosting Express.
Vipers Respond With Five-Goal Rout
Vipers drew 1-1 with Maroons after Kevin Bady Da Slyva cancelled out Dickson Niwamanya’s opener.
Four days later, they beat Kataka 5-0. Usama completed a hat-trick before Farouk Miya scored and assisted Milton Karisa. Kataka missed a late penalty.
Vipers reached 10 points with 13 goals scored and two conceded, easing pressure on Denis Lavagne.
KCCA Extend Winning and Clean-Sheet Runs
Herbert Achayi and Emmanuel Anyama scored as KCCA beat Ntugasaze 2-0. Achayi struck before halftime, and Anyama added a late volley.
Brian Ssenyondo’s side have three consecutive wins and four successive clean sheets after a difficult start.
KCCA reached 10 points; Ntugasaze remained on three.
Taremwa Punishes Slow-Starting Express
UPDF beat Express 2-1 after Taremwa scored in the second and fourth minutes.
Substitute Henry Wamala replied in the 74th minute, but Shamlan Kamya and UPDF’s defence protected the lead.
Bangbet Uganda’s Express-UPDF preview provides context. UPDF climbed to eight points; Express remained on five.
Mbarara City Celebrate First Victory
Mbarara City earned their first win by beating Blacks Power 2-1. Rogers Mugisha and Eric Tumwine scored.
Innocent Maduka replied after halftime, but Patrick Oonyu’s later effort was disallowed. Blacks Power suffered a third successive defeat.
Mbarara moved to five points; Blacks Power stayed on nine.
URA and Entebbe UPPC Share Points
URA and Entebbe UPPC drew 0-0. Swadik Moro struck the upright, while Khassim Hafizi and Denis Otim made important saves.
UPPC reached 11 points. URA moved to four, ending three defeats but not their scoring problems.
Matchday Six in Numbers
| Measure | Total |
| Matches | 9 |
| Goals | 24 |
| Home wins | 1 |
| Away wins | 5 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Clean sheets | 5 |
| Biggest win | Kataka 0-5 Vipers |
Villa, NEC, KCCA, UPDF and Vipers all collected away victories.
Updated Title Race
| Position | Club | Played | Points |
| 1 | SC Villa | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | NEC | 6 | 14 |
| 3 | BUL | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Entebbe UPPC | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | Vipers | 5 | 10 |
The official UPL table places Villa above NEC on goal difference. BUL and Vipers retain games in hand.
Five Lessons From Matchday Six
First, Villa possess enough attacking variety to punish teams that defend poorly. Second, NEC’s clean sheets provide a reliable platform when their forwards require patience. Third, BUL remain contenders despite dropping their first points because their game in hand preserves control of their position.
Fourth, Vipers can quickly recover ground if Lavagne consistently selects an adventurous system. Their two Matchday Six appearances delivered contrasting lessons: caution brought a draw, while attacking ambition produced five goals. Finally, newcomers face an unforgiving competition. Kataka, Kigezi HomeBoyz and Ntugasaze occupy the bottom three places, making defensive improvement and home points increasingly important during the coming fixture programme.
Matchday Six Standout Players
Usama’s hat-trick led the individual performances. Ssebuufu’s brace powered Villa, while Taremwa’s early double delivered UPDF’s victory.
Mugalu, Oshaba, Achayi and Anyama also supplied decisive goals.
What It Means for Ugandan Supporters
Matches in Kampala, Kamwenge, Lugazi, Bukedea and Mbarara demonstrated the league’s geographical reach. Supporters watched 24 goals.
The title contest remains open, with three unbeaten leaders and Vipers recovering momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the Uganda Premier League?
SC Villa lead NEC on goal difference, with both teams holding 14 points from six matches.
How many goals were scored on Matchday Six?
The nine fixtures produced 24 goals.
Who scored the only hat-trick?
Usama Arafat scored three goals as Vipers defeated Kataka 5-0.
Which teams remain unbeaten?
SC Villa, NEC and BUL completed the round without a league defeat.
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Verdict
Villa were the biggest title winners, although NEC and BUL remain positioned to challenge. Vipers recovered strongly, KCCA extended their resurgence, and UPDF punished Express.
Kataka and Kigezi HomeBoyz require urgent improvement. Sizoni Pamoja promises competitive title and survival battles.
