2019–20 Uganda Premier League

Uganda Premier League
Season2019–20
ChampionsVipers
RelegatedMaroons
Proline
Tooro United
All statistics correct as of 14 July 2019.

The 2019–20 Uganda Premier League was the 53rd season of the Uganda Premier League, the top-tier football league in Uganda.

The season was abruptly ended on 20 May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic with Vipers SC declared as champions. Matches were suspended on March 18 with more than 75 percent league matches already held.[1]

Participating teams

The 2019–20 Uganda Premier League is being contested by 16 teams. Nyamityobora FC, Ndejje University, and Paidha Black Angels were relegated to the FUFA Big League from the 2018–19 Uganda Premier League season. They were replaced by Proline, winners of the Rwenzori group, Wakiso Giants, winners of the Elgon group, and playoff winners Kyetume.[2][3]

Kirinya-Jinja SS were renamed as Busoga United FC.[4]

2019–20 Uganda Premier League is located in Uganda
Onduparaka
Onduparaka
Kyetume
Kyetume
Jinja Bul FC Busoga
Jinja
Bul FC
Busoga
Mbarara Mbarara City
Mbarara
Mbarara City
Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants
Tooro
Tooro
Kampala Bright Stars Express KCCA Maroons Police FC Proline SC Villa URA FC Vipers SC
Kampala
Bright Stars
Express
KCCA
Maroons
Police FC
Proline
SC Villa
URA FC
Vipers SC
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Locations of the Uganda Premier League clubs
Club Settlement Stadium Capacity
Bright Stars Kampala Mwererwe Stadium / Muteesa II Stadium 5,000 / 20,200
BUL Jinja FC Jinja Kakindu Municipal Stadium / Bugembe Stadium 1,000
Express Kampala Muteesa II Stadium 20,200
KCCA FC Kampala Star Times Stadium, Lugogo [5][5] 3,000
Busoga United FC Jinja Kakindu Municipal Stadium 1,000
Kyetume FC Mukono Nakisunga Saaza Ground 1,000
Maroons FC Kampala Luzira Prisons Stadium 1,000
Mbarara City FC Mbarara Kakyeka Stadium 2,000
Onduparaka FC Onduparaka, Arua Greenlight Stadium
Police FC Kampala Star Times Stadium, Lugogo [6][6] 3,000
Proline FC Kampala Star Times Stadium, Lugogo 3,000
SC Villa Kampala Nakivubo Stadium 15,000
Tooro Fort Portal Buhinga Stadium 1,000
Uganda Revenue Authority SC Kampala Lugazi Stadium 2,000
Vipers SC Kitende, Kampala St. Mary's Stadium-Kitende[7] 2,000
Wakiso Giants FC Wakiso Wakisha Stadium (under renovations)
[8] 		2,000

Some of the Kampala clubs may on occasions also play home matches at the Mandela National Stadium. [9]

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Vipers SC 24 16 5 3 38 15 +23 53 2020–21 CAF Champions League
2 KCCA FC 24 15 4 5 42 21 +21 49 2020–21 CAF Confederation Cup
3 SC Villa 24 12 7 5 32 21 +11 43
4 URA FC 24 10 10 4 28 20 +8 40
5 Busoga United FC 24 12 3 9 29 22 +7 39
6 BUL FC 24 9 6 9 27 25 +2 33
7 Mbarara City 24 9 6 9 26 26 0 33
8 Onduparaka FC 24 9 4 11 30 24 +6 31
9 Kyetume FC 24 9 3 12 24 36 −12 30
10 Bright Stars FC 24 7 8 9 23 25 −2 29
11 Wakiso Giants FC 24 8 5 11 24 27 −3 29
12 Express FC 24 8 4 12 29 37 −8 28
13 Maroons FC 24 6 6 12 26 40 −14 24
14 Police FC 24 7 4 13 28 36 −8 22[a] Relegation to 2020–21 FUFA Big League
15 Tooro United FC 24 6 4 14 18 38 −20 22
16 Proline FC 24 8 3 13 18 38 −20 21[b]
Updated to match(es) played on 28 February 2020. Source: rsssf.com Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head points; 5) head-to-head goal difference; 6) head-to-head goals scored; 7) playoff
Notes:
  1. ^ Police 3 points deducted
  2. ^ Proline 6 points deducted


References

  1. ^ "Coronavirus: Vipers SC win fourth league title as Fufa cancels UPL". goal.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  2. ^ Atwine, Simon Peter (10 May 2019). "Proline FC promoted back to the Uganda Premier League". Eagle.co.ug.
  3. ^ Ssenoga, Shafik (18 May 2019). "Kyetume secures Uganda Premier League promotion".
  4. ^ Isabirye, David (31 May 2019). "KIRINYA-JINJA SS RENAMED BUSOGA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB". kawowo.com.
  5. ^ "KCCA FC". Facebook. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  6. ^ "Ugandan Police FC". Facebook. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  7. ^ "Vipers SC". FUFA Uganda Premier League. February 2016.
  8. ^ Isabirye, David (14 May 2019). "Wakiso Giants Football Club commence works on their proposed home ground".
  9. ^ "Ugandan Premier League: Venues 2013/13". Soccerway. Retrieved 2014-01-08.