The 2026/27 Betway Premiership produced another action-packed weekend of football, with seven matches played across Saturday and Sunday.
From a five-goal thriller involving Sekhukhune United and Richards Bay to Orlando Pirates continuing their unbeaten start, the weekend brought important results at both ends of the league standings.
Weekend Action Highlights
Sekhukhune United Edge Richards Bay in Five-Goal Thriller
Saturday’s action began at Princess Magogo Stadium, where Sekhukhune United secured a narrow 3–2 victory over Richards Bay in an entertaining five-goal encounter.
The result lifted Sekhukhune United to 11 points, while Richards Bay remained near the bottom of the standings with three points.
AmaZulu Claim Away Win in Polokwane
At the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, AmaZulu FC collected a valuable three points after defeating Polokwane City 1–0.
The victory strengthened AmaZulu’s position among the leading sides, taking them to 16 points from seven matches.
Stellenbosch Get the Job Done Against Kruger United
Stellenbosch FC also returned home with maximum points after recording a 1–0 victory over Kruger United.
The Cape Winelands outfit moved onto nine points, while Kruger United remained on four points.
Sunday Brings More Drama
Sunday’s programme delivered four more encounters, including two draws and two away victories.
Golden Arrows and Chiefs Share the Spoils
Lamontville Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs played to a hard-fought 0–0 draw at Mbombela Stadium.
Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign, moving to 13 points from seven matches, while Arrows climbed to eight points.
Milford and Durban City Play Out 1–1 Draw
There was nothing to separate Milford FC and Durban City at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium as the sides settled for a 1–1 draw.
Milford remained fifth on the log with 12 points, while Durban City moved to seven points.
Orlando Pirates Continue Perfect Unbeaten Start
Orlando Pirates continued their impressive opening to the season with a convincing 2–0 victory over Marumo Gallants at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
The Buccaneers now have 19 points from seven matches, leaving them just one point behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns while holding a game in hand.
Chippa United Secure Away Victory
Chippa United rounded off the weekend’s action with a 1–0 away victory over TS Galaxy.
Harold Majadibodu scored the decisive goal as Chippa United collected three important points and moved to eight points on the log.
Betway Premiership Log Standings
Following the weekend’s results, Mamelodi Sundowns remain at the top of the standings with 20 points from eight matches.
Orlando Pirates are second on 19 points from seven matches, while AmaZulu FC occupy third place on 16 points.
The standings currently read:
- Mamelodi Sundowns — Played 8, Won 6, Drawn 2, Lost 0, 20 points
- Orlando Pirates — Played 7, Won 6, Drawn 1, Lost 0, 19 points
- AmaZulu FC — Played 7, Won 5, Drawn 1, Lost 1, 16 points
- Kaizer Chiefs — Played 7, Won 3, Drawn 4, Lost 0, 13 points
- Milford FC — Played 8, Won 3, Drawn 3, Lost 2, 12 points
- Sekhukhune United — Played 7, Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 2, 11 points
- Stellenbosch FC — Played 7, Won 2, Drawn 3, Lost 2, 9 points
- Golden Arrows — Played 7, Won 1, Drawn 5, Lost 1, 8 points
- Chippa United — Played 7, Won 1, Drawn 5, Lost 1, 8 points
- Durban City — Played 7, Won 1, Drawn 4, Lost 2, 7 points
- Polokwane City — Played 7, Won 1, Drawn 4, Lost 2, 7 points
- TS Galaxy — Played 7, Won 1, Drawn 3, Lost 3, 6 points
- Kruger United — Played 7, Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 5, 4 points
- Richards Bay — Played 7, Won 0, Drawn 3, Lost 4, 3 points
- Siwelele FC — Played 7, Won 0, Drawn 3, Lost 4, 3 points
- Marumo Gallants — Played 7, Won 0, Drawn 2, Lost 5, 2 points
Match Highlights
The weekend once again underlined how quickly the Betway Premiership standings can change.
With Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates separated by just one point, while AmaZulu and Kaizer Chiefs continue to occupy the positions immediately behind them, the early-season race remains tightly contested.
At the other end of the standings, several clubs will be looking to turn their fortunes around as the campaign progresses, with every point becoming increasingly important.
The focus now shifts towards the next round of Betway Premiership fixtures as clubs look to build momentum, close gaps and strengthen their positions on the league log.
