The 2026/27 Betway Premiership season continues to deliver excitement, drama, and unexpected twists as another action-packed weekend reshaped the league standings.
Following a competitive round of fixtures played between 4 and 6 September 2026, Mamelodi Sundowns reclaimed the top spot after a dramatic victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows, while Kaizer Chiefs climbed into the top three following an entertaining five-goal thriller against Siwelele FC.
With the early-season title race beginning to take shape, teams across the league are already fighting for valuable points at both ends of the table.
Sundowns Show Championship Mentality to Return to the Summit
Mamelodi Sundowns once again demonstrated their winning mentality after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Brazilians made the perfect start when Msindisi Ndlovu opened the scoring in the 14th minute, putting Sundowns in control of the contest.
However, Abafana Bes’thende responded strongly in the second half, with Sede Junior Dion finding the equaliser in the 76th minute to set up a tense finale.
Just when the match appeared destined for a draw, Teboho Mokoena produced another moment of brilliance, scoring a stunning late winner in the 88th minute to secure maximum points for the visitors.
The victory lifted Masandawana to 16 points from six matches, returning them to the top of the Betway Premiership standings.
Kaizer Chiefs Continue Strong Start After Five-Goal Thriller
Kaizer Chiefs produced one of the weekend’s most entertaining performances after defeating Siwelele FC 3-2 at Dobsonville Stadium.
The Glamour Boys displayed improved attacking confidence and greater creativity in the final third, making the most of their opportunities to secure a crucial victory.
Despite late pressure from Siwelele, Chiefs held on for three points, extending their unbeaten start to the season.
The result moved Nasreddine Nabi’s side into third place with 11 points from five matches, keeping them firmly in the early title conversation.
Weekend Round-Up: Tight Battles Across the League
The rest of the weekend fixtures produced closely fought encounters as teams battled for important points.
AmaZulu FC continued their impressive recovery after claiming a KZN Derby victory over Richards Bay, moving into fourth place with 10 points.
At the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Sekhukhune United and TS Galaxy played out a disciplined 0-0 draw, with both sides settling for a share of the spoils.
Meanwhile, Chippa United and Milford FC also played to a goalless draw in East London as both teams struggled to find the breakthrough.
Updated Betway Premiership Standings
Following the conclusion of the 4-6 September 2026 fixtures, here is the latest Betway Premiership log presented in a mobile-friendly format.
1. Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
Played: 6 | Won: 5 | Drawn: 1 | Lost: 0 | Points: 16
Masandawana remain unbeaten and sit at the top after another impressive victory.
2. Orlando Pirates F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 4 | Drawn: 1 | Lost: 0 | Points: 13
The defending champions continue their strong start and remain within touching distance of first place.
3. Kaizer Chiefs F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 3 | Drawn: 2 | Lost: 0 | Points: 11
Amakhosi’s unbeaten run continues as they push towards the top of the standings.
4. AmaZulu F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 3 | Drawn: 1 | Lost: 1 | Points: 10
Usuthu’s derby success keeps them among the early-season contenders.
5. Milford F.C.
Played: 6 | Won: 2 | Drawn: 2 | Lost: 2 | Points: 8
The promoted side has adapted well to life in the top flight.
6. Sekhukhune United F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 2 | Drawn: 1 | Lost: 2 | Points: 7
Babina Noko remain competitive after collecting another valuable point.
7. Durban City FC
Played: 5 | Won: 1 | Drawn: 3 | Lost: 1 | Points: 6
The newcomers continue searching for more victories after a steady opening.
8. TS Galaxy F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 1 | Drawn: 3 | Lost: 1 | Points: 6
The Rockets remain difficult to defeat.
9. Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 1 | Drawn: 3 | Lost: 1 | Points: 6
Arrows have shown resilience despite their narrow defeat against Sundowns.
10. Polokwane City F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 1 | Drawn: 3 | Lost: 1 | Points: 6
Rise and Shine remain involved in a tightly contested midfield battle.
11. Stellenbosch FC
Played: 5 | Won: 1 | Drawn: 2 | Lost: 2 | Points: 5
The Cape side continues searching for consistency.
12. Chippa United F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 0 | Drawn: 4 | Lost: 1 | Points: 4
The Chilli Boys are still looking for their first win of the season.
13. Richards Bay F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 0 | Drawn: 3 | Lost: 2 | Points: 3
The Natal Rich Boyz face pressure to turn their form around.
14. Siwelele F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 0 | Drawn: 2 | Lost: 3 | Points: 2
Siwelele continue to look for their 1st win to turn their form around.
15. Marumo Gallants F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 0 | Drawn: 2 | Lost: 3 | Points: 2
Gallants are still searching for their first victory.
16. Kruger United F.C.
Played: 5 | Won: 0 | Drawn: 1 | Lost: 4 | Points: 1
The newcomers face an early fight to climb away from the bottom.
Title Race Begins to Heat Up
With Sundowns leading the way and challengers such as Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, and AmaZulu keeping pace, the 2026/27 Betway Premiership promises a fascinating battle for supremacy.
The big question remains: Which team has what it takes to stop Sundowns and challenge for the league crown?
