| Season | 2019–20 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Vipers |
| Relegated | Maroons Proline Tooro United |
← 2018–19 2020–21 →
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]
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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]
Onduparaka
Kyetume
Jinja
Bul FC
Busoga
Bul FC
Busoga
Mbarara
Mbarara City
Mbarara City
Wakiso Giants
Tooro
Kampala
Bright Stars
Express
KCCA
Maroons
Police FC
Proline
SC Villa
URA FC
Vipers SC
Bright Stars
Express
KCCA
Maroons
Police FC
Proline
SC Villa
URA FC
Vipers SC
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:
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
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References
- ^ "Coronavirus: Vipers SC win fourth league title as Fufa cancels UPL". goal.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Atwine, Simon Peter (10 May 2019). "Proline FC promoted back to the Uganda Premier League". Eagle.co.ug.
- ^ Ssenoga, Shafik (18 May 2019). "Kyetume secures Uganda Premier League promotion".
- ^ Isabirye, David (31 May 2019). "KIRINYA-JINJA SS RENAMED BUSOGA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB". kawowo.com.
- ^ "KCCA FC". Facebook. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ "Ugandan Police FC". Facebook. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ "Vipers SC". FUFA Uganda Premier League. February 2016.
- ^ Isabirye, David (14 May 2019). "Wakiso Giants Football Club commence works on their proposed home ground".
- ^ "Ugandan Premier League: Venues 2013/13". Soccerway. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
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