David GOMBE
SC Villa will be seeking revenge against URA FC when the two sides face off on Sunday at Lugazi Mehta Grounds as the first round of the 2023/24 season climaxes.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides since URA FC denied SC Villa a record extending 17th league title on the final day of last season.
Dusan Stojanovic’s SC Villa will be aiming for maximum points to close the gap on leaders BUL FC who played out to a 1-1 draw with Mbarara City on Saturday.
SC Villa come into this contest after a 3-0 victory over UPDF FC in their previous game.
The 16 time Uganda Premier league champions are currently 5th on the table with 25 points and victory will take them to third.
For hosts URA, they suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat at KCCA FC in their last game.
The tax collectors are currently eighth on the log with 20 points.
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David Obua’s side will be boosted by the return of the duo of Joshua Lubwama and Hassan Kalega.
The game comes too early for Emmanuel Oketch while Hudu Mulikyi is doubtful.
SC Villa will also welcome back Umar Lutalo and Ivan Bogere.
Head to Head
2022/23
Villa 0-1 URA
URA 1-1 Villa
2021/22
URA 3-1 Villa
Villa 2-2 URA
2020/21
Villa 0-0 URA
URA 2-1 Villa
2019/20
URA 2-0 Villa
Villa 1-1 URA
2018/2019
URA 1-0 Villa
Villa 0-0 URA
2017/18
SC Villa 3-0 URA
URA 0-0 SC Villa
2016/17
SC Villa 1-0 URA
URA 2-2 SC Villa
2015/16
URA 3-0 SC Villa.
SC Villa 1-1 URA.
2014/15
URA 1-1 SC Villa.
SC Villa 1-0 URA
