The 2026 National Pool League is heating up intensely as it rolls into Matchday 3 this Sunday, September 27, 2026. At the heart of the excitement, early pacesetters Scrap Buyers will put their unbeaten streak on the line during a demanding triple-match schedule.
Holding court at the summit, the league leaders face a stern test of their title credentials, culminating in a blockbuster evening show against fellow title contenders Upper Volta.
The Race at the summit: A three-horse battle
After two matchdays and six matches apiece, Scrap Buyers have set the early standard with a perfect 18 points from 18, sweeping all six of their games. Their commanding run features statement victories over Corporate Shooters (15-5), Pot It (16-4), and former champions Mbale (13-7). They sit at the peak with a clean 6-0 record, having racked up 81 goals for and 39 against, boasting a formidable goal difference of 42.
However, the chasing pack is breathing heavily down their necks:
RoxBerry (17 points): The defending champions sit just one point behind the leaders. After opening with a 10-10 draw against Upper Volta, RoxBerry found blistering form, demolishing E-Play (18-2), Nakawa (18-2), and Club 408 (12-8). They boast the league’s best goal difference at 62, scoring 91 goals while conceding just 29.
Upper Volta (16 points): Sitting comfortably in third place, Upper Volta recovered from their opening 10-10 stalemate with RoxBerry by sweeping Capital Night (13-7), Tororo (15-5), and Greater Mukono (14-6). They carry 78 goals for and 42 against, for a goal difference of 36.
Matchday 3: High stakes at Roxberry in Kiwanga
Scrap Buyers’ Matchday 3 programme at RoxBerry in Kiwanga offers zero room for relaxation.
- 11:00 am: Sinkers vs. Scrap Buyers
- 2:00 pm: Scrap Buyers vs. Nakawa
- 6:00 pm: Scrap Buyers vs. Upper Volta
While the opening fixtures against Sinkers and Nakawa demand absolute focus, the 6:00 pm evening clash against Upper Volta could have seismic implications at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, defending champions RoxBerry face their own demanding triple header at Pot It-Najjanankumbi.
- 11:00 am: RoxBerry Vs Wakiso City
- 2:00 pm: Pot It Vs RoxBerry
- 6:00 pm: RoxBerry Vs Capital Night
Mid-table clashes and the individual scoring race
Just behind the leading trio, Greater Mukono lurks in fourth place on 14 points. Despite a 14-6 loss to Upper Volta, they secured vital wins over Tororo (12-8) and Capital Night (14-6). Their talisman, Julius Ssemanda, leads the individual scoring charts with 37 points (built from 3 A’s, 11 B’s, and 6 C’s).
In sixth place, Club 408 (12 points) has shown remarkable improvement, fueled by Alfred Gumikiriza (8th individually with 29 points from 12 B’s and 5 C’s) and Patrick Ssekilime.
The individual race behind Ssemanda is fiercely contested.
- Glorious Ssenyonjo (Scrap Buyers): 2nd with 33 points (5 A’s, 5 B’s, 8 C’s)
- Ian Kazibwe (RoxBerry): Tied on 33 points (5 A’s, 4 B’s, 10 C’s)
- Simon Lubuulwa, Joseph Kasozi, Ibra Ssejjemba (RoxBerry) & Moses Omara (Adi’s): Tied on 30 points each.
Further down the table, Mbale sits seventh with 8 points, while Capital Night, Sinkers, and Pot It are locked on 7 points apiece. Kireka and Wakiso City have 6 points each (Kireka holding 1 win, 2 draws, 3 defeats; Wakiso City with 2 wins and 4 losses).
Tororo Tigers and E-Play have 3 points each, with Corporate Shooters (3 points) and Nakawa (2 points) anchoring the bottom. Tororo and Capital Night look to rebound after a gruelling Matchday 2 venue rotation that saw them face heavy defeats and a direct forfeit against each other. Meanwhile, Kireka, Sinkers, and Wakiso City continue their close mid-table battles.
Full Matchday 3 Fixtures
Sunday, September 27, 2026
RoxBerry – Kiwanga
- 11:00 am: Sinkers Vs Scrap Buyers | Upper Volta Vs Nakawa
- 2:00 pm: Upper Volta Vs Sinkers | Scrap Buyers Vs Nakawa
- 6:00 pm: Nakawa Vs Sinkers | Scrap Buyers Vs Upper Volta
Pot It – Najjanankumbi
- 11:00 am: RoxBerry Vs Wakiso City | Pot It Vs Capital Night
- 2:00 pm: Capital Night Vs Wakiso City | Pot It Vs RoxBerry
- 6:00 pm: Wakiso City Vs Pot It | RoxBerry Vs Capital Night
Homebase – Kireka
- 11:00 am: Corporate Shooters Vs Greater Mukono | Kireka Vs Club 408
- 2:00 pm: Greater Mukono Vs Kireka | Club 408 Vs Corporate Shooters
- 6:00 pm: Corporate Shooters Vs Kireka | Greater Mukono Vs Club 408
Amigos – Kansanga
- 11:00 am: E-Play Vs Tororo Tigers | Adi’s Vs Mbale
- 2:00 pm: Tororo Tigers Vs Mbale | Adi’s Vs E-Play
- 6:00 pm: Mbale Vs E-Play | Tororo Tigers Vs Adi’s