Overview: A look at the opening 10 match days
A total of 194 goals have been scored with 118 by home teams and 76 by away sides. Teams have recorded 47 clean sheets while 15 penalties have been awarded, 13 of which were converted. 242 yellow cards and 10 red cards issued as the league heads into matchday 11.
The StarTimes Uganda Premier League heads into match day 11 with key trends already emerging from the opening ten match days of the 2025–2026 season. A total of 194 goals have been scored so far, underlining an entertaining campaign marked by attacking intent, disciplined defending in phases and fluctuating matchday patterns.
Across the ten matchdays, teams have averaged just under 20 goals per round, with match day 8 standing out as the most productive, delivering 27 goals. Match day 6 followed closely with 25 goals while match day 5 produced 23. In contrast, match day 1 and match day 3 were the least productive, each yielding 14 goals.
Home sides have contributed 118 goals, accounting for the clear majority of goals scored while away teams have found the net 76 times.
In terms of match timing, 80 goals have been scored in the first half while 99 goals have come after the break. An additional 12 goals have been registered in extra time, with match day 4 recording the highest number of extra-time goals at 4. Only 3 own goals have been recorded across the 10 match days indicating generally composed defensive play.
Defensive solidity has also been a feature, with 47 clean sheets recorded so far. Home teams account for 27 of these while away sides have kept 20 clean sheets. Match day 4 was the most defensively secure round producing 7 clean sheets while match day 5 followed with 6.
Penalties have played a limited but notable role. A total of 15 penalties have been awarded, with 13 successfully converted and two missed. Match day 4 saw the highest number of penalties with 3 awarded and all scored.
Discipline remains a talking point as the league moves into match day 11. A total of 242 yellow cards have been issued with away teams receiving 135 compared to 107 for home sides. Most yellow cards have been shown in the second half, accounting for 153 bookings, compared to 69 in the first half and 20 in extra time. Match day 5 recorded the highest number of yellow cards with 30, while match day 3 and 7 followed closely with 29.
Red cards have been relatively few, with 10 dismissals recorded across the 10 matchdays. Away teams account for 8 of these while home sides have received 2. Breaking down the red cards, 5 have been shown in the second half, 3 in the first half and 1 in extra time, reflecting increased pressure as matches progress.
Match Day 11 Fixtures
