MAY 8, 2026 — Express FC moved into the top ten of the table following a clinical 2-0 victory over struggling Buhimba on Friday afternoon. While the first half remained a cautious, goalless affair, the visitors found their rhythm in the second period to secure all three points and compound Buhimba's survival nightmares.
Match Report: Second-Half Surge Sinks Buhimba
After a deadlocked opening 45 minutes, Express FC returned from the break with renewed intensity. The breakthrough came in the 60th minute when M. Wambuga found the back of the net to give the visitors a deserved lead.
Buhimba struggled to respond, managing only 6 total shots throughout the match compared to Express's 17. The result was put beyond doubt in the 73rd minute when M. Nyanzi doubled the lead. Despite possessing the ball for 49% of the match, Buhimba lacked the clinical edge required to challenge the Express defense, finishing the game with just 5 shots on target.
Match Statistics at a Glance:
Possession: Buhimba 49% | Express 51%
Total Shots: Buhimba 6 | Express 17
Shots on Target: Buhimba 5 | Express 7
League Standings: The Race for the Title and the Fight to Stay Up
The result has significant implications for both ends of the table as the season nears its conclusion.
The Title Contenders
Vipers currently sit at the summit with 59 points from 26 matches, holding a four-point cushion over Kampala City (55 points), who have played one game more. Kitara remains a dark horse in third place with 54 points, while Villa rounds out the top four with 52 points.
Mid-Table Stability
With today's win, Express FC climbs to 10th place, amassing 33 points from 27 matches. They sit just one point behind Maroons and two points behind BUL. Meanwhile, Police (7th) and NEC FC (6th) remain in a tight battle for upper-mid-table supremacy.
The Relegation Zone
The outlook is increasingly bleak for the bottom three. Buhimba’s loss leaves them rooted to the bottom of the table with only 15 points and a staggering -42 goal difference. They have now suffered five consecutive defeats. Joining them in the projected relegation zone are Calvary (16 points) and UPDF (21 points).
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts | Form |
| 1 | Vipers | 26 | +33 | 59 | DWWDD |
| 2 | Kampala City | 27 | +20 | 55 | WDLWW |
| 10 | Express | 27 | -2 | 33 | WLLDW |
| 16 | Buhimba | 27 | -42 | 15 | LLLLL |
As the league enters its final stretch, Vipers look favorites for the CAF Champions League qualification, while Buhimba and Calvary face an uphill battle to avoid the drop to the Big League.
