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Rukinzo vs Durban City Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of Match

The CAF Confederation Cup 2026 1st Preliminary Round brings Rukinzo and Durban City together again on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 UTC. Rukinzo will have home advantage in this second leg, although the exact stadium details are not specified, as they look to overturn the deficit from the first meeting in this tie.

This fixture carries clear knockout implications in the continental context, with progression in the CAF Confederation Cup at stake. With the first leg already completed, this clash is crucial for both sides, and fans searching for detailed Rukinzo vs Durban City stats will see a matchup between a side trying to recover from an away defeat and an opponent aiming to protect and possibly extend a narrow aggregate lead.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that this is a very new pairing in CAF Confederation Cup competition, with only one competitive meeting on file so far.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Rukinzo wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Durban City wins: 1

Rukinzo vs Durban City Timeline & Historical Context

The Rukinzo vs Durban City timeline in official competition begins with their CAF Confederation Cup clash on 6 September 2026. That match, played at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban, was part of the 1st Preliminary Round and set the early tone in this continental tie.

On 6 September 2026, Durban City hosted Rukinzo and claimed a 1-0 victory in regular time. The score was 0-0 at half-time before Durban City found the decisive goal in the second half to secure the win in front of their home support. That result gave Durban City the initial advantage in this two-legged encounter.

With only that single contest in the books, the rivalry history is still in its infancy. However, even this limited sample offers a clear starting point: Durban City have shown they can edge a tight game in this competition, while Rukinzo now return home needing to respond. As more fixtures are added to the Rukinzo vs Durban City timeline, this early CAF Confederation Cup meeting may be remembered as the foundation of a developing inter-club matchup.

Rukinzo vs Durban City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Rukinzo vs Durban City stats from competitive meetings are based entirely on their CAF Confederation Cup encounter to date.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Rukinzo 0 - 1 Durban City
  • Average Goals per Match: Rukinzo 0.00 vs Durban City 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Durban City’s stadium: 1 match played here — Durban City won 1 (as home side), Rukinzo won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Rukinzo vs Durban City Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Rukinzo vs Durban City last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 06 September 2026: Durban City 1-0 Rukinzo (Half-time: 0-0) – CAF Confederation Cup, 1st Preliminary Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Rukinzo Matches Results and Stats

Rukinzo’s CAF Confederation Cup campaign in the 2026 season to date consists of a single away fixture, that 1-0 defeat to Durban City. The side has yet to score in the competition and has conceded once, with the overall form line showing a loss. Offensively, Rukinzo are still waiting for their first goal of the season, while defensively they have been reasonably solid, conceding just one goal in that tight first leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Durban City Matches Results and Stats

Durban City enter the return leg with a perfect early record in the CAF Confederation Cup 2026 season to date. Their only match so far is the 1-0 home win over Rukinzo, giving them a 100% win rate and a clean sheet. The team has combined a solid defensive display with enough attacking efficiency to secure a narrow but valuable victory in this preliminary round.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

With just one competitive meeting on record, the historical edge lies narrowly with Durban City, who lead the head-to-head 1-0 and have scored the only goal in this emerging matchup. The venue split so far shows Durban City making full use of home advantage at Chatsworth Stadium, while Rukinzo have yet to find the net in this tie. Recent form in the CAF Confederation Cup also favours Durban City, who boast a win and a clean sheet, whereas Rukinzo’s record reflects a single defeat and no goals scored. While the sample size is very limited, the existing numbers suggest Durban City approach the second leg with a slight statistical advantage, and Rukinzo must improve in attack to rebalance the contest and keep their continental hopes alive.

Rukinzo vs Durban City H2H Statistics updated on 07 September 2026.