Uganda Premier League
Today
At 4pm, Yumbe
Calvary v Buhimba
The fight for survival in the Uganda Premier League takes center stage this weekend as bottom-placed Calvary FC host fellow relegation-threatened Buhimba United Saints in a clash that could shape the fate of both sides.
For Calvary, the situation is becoming increasingly desperate. Rooted to the foot of the table with just five points, they are still searching for their first league victory of the season. Week after week, missed opportunities and inconsistent performances have left them stuck in a cycle they must urgently break if they are to keep their survival hopes alive.
Playing at home offers a glimmer of hope. This fixture presents not just another chance at three points, but a potential turning point in what has so far been a frustrating campaign. Anything less than victory could leave Calvary further adrift as the season edges closer to its decisive phase.
In contrast, Buhimba United Saints arrive with slightly more breathing space but remain firmly in danger. Sitting on 15 points, they know a win could lift them out of the relegation zone—at least temporarily—and inject much-needed confidence into their survival push.
Unlike their hosts, Buhimba have shown flashes of resilience this season, picking up crucial points along the way. However, inconsistency has also plagued their campaign, and this encounter offers them a chance to capitalize against the league’s most struggling side.
The stakes could not be higher. For Calvary, it is about igniting a late revival and proving they still belong at this level. For Buhimba, it is an opportunity to create distance from the drop and pile pressure on their direct rivals.
With tension, urgency, and survival on the line, this is more than just a match—it is a battle to stay alive in Uganda’s top flight. When the two sides met in the first round Buhimba won the game 2-0 away in Hoima.
