Mbarara host NEC FC in the Uganda Premier League, round 3.

Mbarara won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–W), scoring 5 and conceding 6.

NEC FC won 4, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–W–W), scoring 10 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 6 times: Mbarara 0 wins, NEC FC 6, 0 draws.