It has almost become a norm for Proline FC to get relegated, at least judging from the past few seasons. The beauty about it is that despite dropping to the lower division on more than one occasion, they have been able to find their way back to top flight football with relative ease.
Therefore, Proline FC seems to have developed a hard skin in that there is no more worry about whether they survive or get relegated. There is always hope for them to fight back in no time, unless many teams that have failed to achieve the same feat or even run defunct.
This season, Proline FC right from onset proved they were one of the teams that would get in the relegation mix and indeed it has come pass. Their campaign has been characterized with inconsistency and lack of the cutting edge to pick results in some of the games where they have played well.
Prior to gaining promotion, the Lugogo based side had had their best performance since inception, winning the FUFA Big League title but also going ahead to complete a domestic double after lifting the Uganda Cup. They actually became the first team playing in the lower division to win the Uganda Cup.
A good run in the FUFA Big League saw them bounce back to the Uganda Premier League just after a season away. Winning the Uganda Cup meant Proline FC had to represent the country in the CAF Confederation Cup. In their debut appearance, they performed well eliminating AS Kigali and Masters Security FC from Rwanda and Malawi respectively before their run was ended by Libya’s Al Nasr.
Back to the league, Proline FC had a false start under Matia Lula who had replaced Shafik Bisaso. The latter who guided the team to success en route to gaining promotion had opted to go for further coaching studies in USA. For instance, the team could only account for a meagre four point in the opening 9 league games. Therein, they had forfeited a home game against SC Villa and in the end lost six points and as many goals after the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel ruled against their favour.
Along the way, Lule resigned and the mantle was given to Baker Mbowa who has the responsibility to help Proline fend off relegation.
With five games to the end of the season, Proline FC is second from bottom on 22 points and the big question is whether they can survive the drop?
Match 1: Mbarara City FC 3-0 Proline FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Bernard Muwanga
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Arnold Sserujogi
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Hamis Kizza
- Rogers Mato
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 2: Proline FC 1-0 Onduparaka FC
Goal scored by Edrisa Lubega
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Bernard Muwanga
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Bright Anukani
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Hamis Kizza
- Rogers Mato
- Alfred Leku
Match 3: Proline FC 0-3 SC Villa (Walkover)
Proline FC did not turn up
Match 4: Proline FC 2-1 Express FC
Goals scored by Noordin Bunjo and Mustafa Mujjuzi
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Saaka Mpiima
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Mahad Kakooza
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Hamis Kizza
- Edrisa Lubega
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 5: Vipers SC 1-0 Proline FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Ssaaka Mpiima
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Sam Kintu
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Alfred Leku
- Rogers Mato
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 6: Proline FC 0-1 Busoga United FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Bashir Ssekagya
- James Begisa
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Bernard Muwanga
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Mahad Kakooza
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Alfred Leku
- Edrisa Lubega
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 7: Wakiso Giants FC 2-1 Proline FC
Goal scored by Bright Anukani
Proline FC Starting XI
- Bashir Ssekagya
- James Begisa
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Bernard Muwanga
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Sula Ssekamwa
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Sam Kintu
- Hamis Kizza
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 8: Kyetume FC 1-0 Proline FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- Ssaaka Mpiima
- Richard Ajuna
- Bernard Muwanga
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Sam Kintu
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Bright Anukani
- Hamis Kizza
- Edrisa Lubega
- Andrew Okiring
Match 9: Tooro United FC 1-1 Proline FC
Goal scored by James Begisa
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Sam Kintu
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Edrisa Lubega
- Hamis Kizza
- Alfred Leku
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 10: Proline FC 2-1 Bright Stars FC
Goals scored by Edrisa Lubega and Hakim Kiwanuka
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Joseph Mandela
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Edrisa Lubega
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 11: BUL FC 0-0 Proline FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Bernard Muwanga
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Edrisa Lubega
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 12: Proline FC 3-2 Maroons FC
Goals scored by Edrisa Lubega, Mustafa Mujjuzi and Hamis Kizza
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Edrisa Lubega
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 13: Police FC 1-1 Proline FC
Goal scored by Hamis Kizza
Proline FC Starting XI
- Bashir Ssekagya
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Hamis Kizza
- Edrisa Lubega
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 14: URA FC 2-1 Proline FC
Goal scored by Edrisa Lubega
Proline FC Starting XI
- Bashir Ssekagya
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Yusufa Mukisa
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Arnold Sserujogi
- Joseph Mandela
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Noordin Bunjo
- Edrisa Lubega
- Hamis Kizza
- Rogers Mato
Match 15: Proline FC 0-4 KCCA FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Bashir Ssekagya
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Rogers Mato
- Hamis Kizza
- Edrisa Lubega
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 16: Maroons FC 1-2 Proline FC
Goals scored by Hamis Kizza (Brace)
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 17: Proline FC 2-4 Vipers SC
Goals scored by Hamis Kizza and Hakim Kiwanuka
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 18: Express FC 3-0 Proline FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Shatif Magoola
- James Begisa
- Ramathan Juma
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Hamza Mulambuzi
- Noordin Bunjo
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 19: Proline FC 2-1 Police FC
Goals scored by Mustafa Mujjuzi (Brace)
Proline Starting XI
- Shatif Magoola
- James Begisa
- Hamza Mulambuzi
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Brian Umony
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 20: Proline FC 0-1 Kyetume FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Shatif Magoola
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Hamza Mulambuzi
- Joseph Mandela
- Brian Umony
- Hamis Kizza
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 21: SC Villa 2-1 Proline FC
Goal scored by Hamis Kizza
Proline Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Rogers Mato
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 22: Proline FC 3-1 BUL FC
Goals scored by Rogers Mato (brace) and Mustafa Mujjuzi
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Noordin Bunjo
- Rogers Mato
Match 23: Bright Stars FC 1-0 Proline FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Mustafa Mujjuzi
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Noordin Bunjo
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Rogers Mato
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 24: Proline FC 2-1 Tooro United FC
Goals scored by Bright Anukani (Brace)
Proline Starting XI
- Hassan Matovu
- James Begisa
- Richard Ajuna
- Yusuf Mukisa
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Bright Anukani
- Ibrahim Wamannah
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Brian Umony
- Hakim Kiwanuka
Match 25: KCCA FC 0-0 Proline FC
Proline FC Starting XI
- Shatif Magoola
- Hamza Mulambuzi
- Richard Ajuna
- Mustafa Kizza
- Ibrahim Ssendi
- Joseph Mandela
- Rogers Mato
- Arnold Sserunjogi
- Hamis Kizza
- Bright Anukani
- Hakim Kiwanuka