Rukinzo vs Durban City Stats: Head-to-Head and Past Meetings

Rukinzo host Durban City in the CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 UTC. The tie moves to Rukinzo’s home ground after the opening leg in Durban, setting up a decisive continental clash early in the 2026 campaign. With qualification on the line at this preliminary stage, every detail in the Rukinzo vs Durban City stats matters for understanding how this matchup might unfold.

Both clubs are at the very start of their CAF Confederation Cup season, and this second-leg fixture will determine who progresses from the 1st Preliminary Round. Durban City carry the advantage from the first meeting, while Rukinzo must respond at home to keep their continental journey alive. The stakes are clear: progression to the next round, prize money, and valuable ranking points in African competition.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new rivalry between these sides, 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 first recorded encounter on 6 September 2026. That match, played at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban, formed the opening leg of their CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round tie. Durban City were the home side, Rukinzo the visitors, in what served as the starting point of this emerging continental matchup.

On 6 September 2026 in the CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round, Durban City defeated Rukinzo 1-0 at Chatsworth Stadium. The score was 0-0 at half-time before the hosts found a breakthrough in the second half to secure a narrow but significant advantage. With no extra time or penalties involved, the result was settled in regulation, giving Durban City a one-goal lead in the aggregate scoreline heading into the return leg.

With only that single fixture in the books, the historical context remains limited but clear: Durban City have shown they can edge Rukinzo in a tight contest, particularly by keeping a clean sheet at home. For Rukinzo, the second leg offers an immediate opportunity to level the head-to-head and overturn the deficit in front of their own supporters.

Rukinzo vs Durban City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers underline how finely poised this tie remains despite Durban City’s early advantage.

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 Rukinzo's stadium: 0 matches played here — Rukinzo won 0 (as home side), Durban City won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• 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:

• 6 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

For Rukinzo, the CAF Confederation Cup campaign is only just underway, and their season to date consists of a single away match in this competition. That outing ended in a 1-0 defeat to Durban City, with Rukinzo failing to score and conceding once. Defensively, they limited the damage to a single goal, but offensively they are still searching for their first strike of the season, making home advantage in the second leg crucial.

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

Last 5 Durban City Matches Results and Stats

Durban City enter the second leg with a perfect start to their CAF Confederation Cup season to date. Their only recorded match so far is the 1-0 home victory over Rukinzo in the 1st Preliminary Round. That result delivered both three points in the tie and a clean sheet, underlining early defensive solidity. With one goal scored and none conceded, Durban City carry both momentum and a slender aggregate lead into the away leg.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round second leg is necessarily compact but still informative. Durban City lead the head-to-head 1-0 after their home win on 6 September 2026, and they have scored the only goal in the rivalry while keeping a clean sheet. Rukinzo, meanwhile, have yet to find the net in this tie and carry a season-to-date record of one defeat from one match, with one goal conceded. Venue dynamics now shift in Rukinzo’s favour, as the second meeting will be their first at home in this matchup. The record shows Durban City with the early edge in both results and defensive performance, but with only one match played and the aggregate margin at a single goal, the statistics still leave room for a closely contested and potentially decisive return leg.

Rukinzo vs Durban City H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.