Kentucky closes its regular season Sunday against No. 20 Arkansas in a matchup that will help determine SEC Tournament seeding. The Wildcats have already clinched a tournament spot, while Arkansas arrives unbeaten in its last seven conference games. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET at Bell Soccer Complex, with national coverage on ESPNU.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky: 8-5-3 overall, 4-2-3 in the SEC; Arkansas: 7-4-4 overall, 5-1-3 in the SEC.
  • Kentucky has 15 SEC points; Arkansas has 18.
  • Kentucky leads the all-time series, 13-11-2.
  • The Wildcats have scored 41 goals and average 2.56 goals per game.
Yes, But

Kentucky’s historical edge hasn’t translated into recent home success: Arkansas won their latest meeting, 6-0, in 2022, and the Wildcats haven’t beaten the Razorbacks in Lexington since 2015.

State of Play
  • Kentucky is tied with Oklahoma and Auburn at 15 SEC points; Sunday’s result will affect tournament seeding.
  • Arkansas is one place ahead in the standings and has gone unbeaten in its last seven SEC matches.
  • Kentucky is coming off a 4-0 win over Ole Miss; Arkansas most recently beat Oklahoma, 3-1.
What’s Next

Sunday’s result will shape Kentucky’s seed for the SEC Tournament in Pensacola, Florida. The regular-season finale begins at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 1.

Bottom Line

Kentucky has secured its postseason place, but a win over a hot Arkansas team could improve its tournament position—and end a decade-long wait for a home victory in the series.