Seven Betway Premiership fixtures were played between Friday 11 and Sunday 13 September 2026, producing 16 goals and a weekend full of late drama, attacking football and significant movement on the league table.
Mamelodi Sundowns remain top despite being denied victory by Chippa United, while Kaizer Chiefs were also forced to settle for a point at Polokwane City. AmaZulu took advantage of the Chiefs' dropped points, moving into third after beating Marumo Gallants 1-0.
The standout performance, however, came from newcomers Milford FC, who overwhelmed Richards Bay 5-1 after their opponents were reduced to 10 men. Kruger United also celebrated a landmark result by beating 10-man TS Galaxy 1-0 for their first Betway Premiership victory.
Betway Premiership Weekend Results
| Date | Match | Result | Key scorer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Stellenbosch FC vs Sekhukhune United | 1-1 | Muzeu, Grobler |
| 12 Sep | AmaZulu vs Marumo Gallants | 1-0 | Ngwenya |
| 12 Sep | Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs | 1-1 | Maboe, Philander |
| 12 Sep | Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns | 1-1 | Kammies, Van Wyk |
| 13 Sep | Milford FC vs Richards Bay | 5-1 | Ndlabi, Zikakayo (2), Jwara, Gxakoshe |
| 13 Sep | Siwelele vs Golden Arrows | 1-1 | Saile, Khumalo |
| 13 Sep | TS Galaxy vs Kruger United | 0-1 | Ndlovu |
Match-by-Match Roundup
Stellenbosch FC 1-1 Sekhukhune United
Bethuel Muzeu 62' — Bradley Grobler 86'
The weekend opened with a tightly contested draw at Athlone Stadium. Sekhukhune United took the lead shortly after the hour mark when Bethuel Muzeu found the net, but Stellenbosch refused to surrender.
Veteran striker Bradley Grobler produced the decisive moment for the home side three minutes from full time, converting from close range after Siviwe Nkwali supplied the cross. The equaliser was Grobler's 124th PSL goal.
The result also continued the unusually draw-heavy nature of this fixture, with the clubs recording their eighth draw in their last 12 meetings.
AmaZulu 1-0 Marumo Gallants
Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya 36'
AmaZulu continued their excellent start to the campaign with a narrow but important victory over Marumo Gallants. Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya struck in the first half to settle a match in which Usuthu had to withstand periods of pressure.
The victory was particularly valuable in the context of the league table: AmaZulu moved to 13 points and overtook Kaizer Chiefs into third place. Ngwenya also strengthened his position at the top of the Premiership scoring charts, with seven league goals after the weekend.
Polokwane City 1-1 Kaizer Chiefs
Lebohang Maboe 29' — Giovanni Philander 73'
Kaizer Chiefs looked set to take all three points after Lebohang Maboe gave the visitors a first-half lead. Maboe produced a composed finish after Pule Mmodi's cross created the opening.
Polokwane City fought back after the interval and were rewarded when Giovanni Philander's 73rd-minute corner found its way directly into the net. The equaliser exposed another difficult moment for Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.
Chiefs nevertheless remain unbeaten after six league matches, with three wins and three draws, but the dropped points allowed AmaZulu to move above them in the standings.
Chippa United 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Sirgio Kammies 78' — Antonio Van Wyk 90+5'
Chippa United came within seconds of recording one of the season's biggest shocks before Mamelodi Sundowns rescued a point in stoppage time.
Substitute Sirgio Kammies put Chippa ahead with 12 minutes of normal time remaining, giving the hosts genuine hope of a first league win of the campaign.
Sundowns responded in the fifth minute of added time. Antonio Van Wyk reacted quickest inside the area after goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali failed to deal cleanly with a cross. Van Wyk's effort took a deflection on its way into the net.
Milford FC 5-1 Richards Bay
Milford FC 5-1 Richards Bay
Milford FC produced the weekend's most emphatic performance, dismantling Richards Bay 5-1 in a statement victory for the newly promoted side.
Richards Bay's afternoon became significantly harder after Lindokuhle Zikhali was sent off midway through the first half. Milford capitalised ruthlessly on the numerical advantage and turned the match into a rout.
Siphosethu Ndlabi, Mvelo Zikakayo, Phakamani Jwara and Jabulile Gxakoshe all found the net, with Zikakayo scoring twice. The five-goal performance underlined Milford's impressive transition into top-flight football.
The result lifted Milford into the upper half of the early league table, while Richards Bay were left with only three points after six matches.
Siwelele 1-1 Golden Arrows
Philani Khumalo — Christian Saile
Siwelele's wait for a first victory of the season continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Golden Arrows in Bloemfontein.
Golden Arrows took the lead through Philani Khumalo before Christian Saile levelled for Siwelele. Neither side could produce a decisive second goal, leaving both clubs with a point.
The draw left Siwelele still searching for their first win, while Golden Arrows moved onto seven points after six matches.
TS Galaxy 0-1 Kruger United
Khethukuthula Ndlovu 73'
Kruger United secured a landmark first Betway Premiership victory by defeating TS Galaxy 1-0.
Galaxy controlled much of the opening period and created opportunities, but Kruger goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou helped keep the game level. Galaxy's task became even more difficult in the second half when defender Veluyeke Zulu was shown a straight red card in the 50th minute.
Kruger took advantage of the extra man when substitute Khethukuthula Ndlovu converted Mlungisi Zwane's assist in the 73rd minute. The visitors defended their advantage through the closing stages to secure three points.
Betway Premiership Table After the Weekend
| Pos. | Team | Played | Wins | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | 6 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | Milford FC | 7 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | Golden Arrows | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Polokwane City | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | Durban City | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch FC | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 | TS Galaxy | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 | Chippa United | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Kruger United | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 14 | Richards Bay | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Siwelele | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Marumo Gallants | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Golden Boot Race
AmaZulu's Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya remains the leading league scorer after another decisive goal. The striker ended the weekend with seven Premiership goals, while TS Galaxy's Victor Letsoalo has four. Wandile Duba, Brayan Léon, Quwan Plaatjies and Richards Bay's Nqaba Xulu were among the players on three league goals.
| Player | Club | League goals |
|---|---|---|
| Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya | AmaZulu | 7 |
| Victor Letsoalo | TS Galaxy | 4 |
| Wandile Duba | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 |
| Brayan Léon | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 |
| Quwan Plaatjies | Stellenbosch FC | 3 |
| Nqaba Xulu | Richards Bay | 3 |
What the Weekend Means for the Title Race
Sundowns remain in command at the summit, but their position needs to be viewed alongside the number of games played. The champions have eight matches behind them and 20 points, whereas Orlando Pirates have 13 points from only five games.
AmaZulu's victory is arguably the biggest movement among the chasing pack. Their fourth win of the campaign took them to 13 points and third place, ahead of Chiefs on 12.
Chiefs remain unbeaten, but three draws from six matches mean the Soweto giants have left points on the table. Polokwane's resilience ensured that Fernando da Cruz's side could not convert their first-half advantage into a fourth victory.
At the other end, Kruger United's first victory provides a significant boost in the relegation battle. The promoted side moved to four points, while Richards Bay, Siwelele and Marumo Gallants remain under pressure after difficult starts.
Weekend Takeaways
- 16 goals: Seven matches produced an average of more than two goals per game.
- Milford's statement: The newcomers' 5-1 win was the weekend's largest margin of victory.
- Sundowns stay top: The league leaders survived a major scare against Chippa to collect a point.
- AmaZulu rise: Ngwenya's goal moved Usuthu into third place.
- Chiefs remain unbeaten: The Amakhosi have three wins and three draws after six matches.
- Kruger make history: Ndlovu's goal delivered the club's first Premiership victory.
- Discipline mattered: Red cards affected the Milford-Richards Bay and TS Galaxy-Kruger United matches.
Next Betway Premiership Fixture
The next league fixture is Orlando Pirates against Durban City on Thursday, 17 September. Pirates will return to domestic action looking to close the gap on Sundowns, while Durban City will attempt to improve their position in the middle of the table.
Sources
- Premier Soccer League official Betway Premiership match centre and league table.
- SuperSport match reports and weekend roundup.
- Contemporary match reports from South African football publications.
