Kentucky returns to Lexington on Friday to face Ole Miss, looking to build on two road draws and strengthen its position in the SEC. The Wildcats bring a potent offense and a strong home record into the matchup, while the Rebels are still seeking their first conference win.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky is 7-5-3 overall and 3-2-3 in SEC play; Ole Miss is 7-9-0 overall and 0-8-0 in the conference.
  • Kentucky ranks 11th nationally with 37 goals and 16th in scoring offense at 2.47 goals per game.
  • Freshman Kyla Dawn has 10 goals, ranking 22nd nationally and second among NCAA freshmen.
  • Goalkeeper Megan Holland has 50 saves and averages 3.33 per game.
Yes, But

Ole Miss leads the all-time series 14-11-2, and the teams drew 1-1 in their most recent meeting in 2025. Kentucky’s last win over the Rebels came in 2015.

State of Play
  • Kentucky is tied for seventh in the SEC with 12 points and is 5-2-1 at home this season.
  • Ole Miss has lost all 8 conference games and fell 6-1 to Oklahoma in its latest outing.
  • The match is Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Bell Soccer Complex, streaming on SEC Network+.
What's Next

Kentucky can use home-field advantage to keep pace in the SEC, while Ole Miss will try to end its conference skid. The Wildcats’ offense and Holland’s recent form are key factors to watch.

Bottom Line

Kentucky enters as the stronger side on current form, but Ole Miss’s historical edge means the Wildcats can’t take the matchup for granted.