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LIVE | Pirates aiming to close Downs’ gap

Sep 20, 2026 – 01:25 pm
By Kickoff writer

Welcome to another busy weekend of Betway Premiership action – stay tuned for updates from all the action.

TS Galaxy 0-1 Chippa UnitedGolden Arrows 0-0 Kaizer ChiefsMarumo Gallants 0-2 Orlando PiratesMilford 1-1 Durban City FCKruger United 0-1 Stellenbosch FCPolokwane City 0-1 AmaZulu FCRichards Bay 2-3 Sekhukhune United

#BetwayPrem – RESULT:Kaketso Majadibodu’s second-half goal secures @ChippaUnitedFC’s first win of the season. pic.twitter.com/X3dkfpXtUc

89′ GAL 0-1 CHI: Zindoga goes close to getting the equaliser for Galaxy, but his effort is blocked in the box.

70′ GAL 0-1 CHI: Galaxy responded with a double change as Zindoga and Tai have been introduced for the final 20 minutes.

63′ GAL 0-1 CHI: GOAL! Majadibodu gets the breakthrough for the Chilli Boys with his first goal of the season.

#BetwayPrem – UPDATE:The first half between @TSGALAXYFC and @ChippaUnitedFC ends without any goals. pic.twitter.com/CNKPnjjbgP

43′ GAL 0-0 CHI: Galaxy get their first chance just before the break, but Letsoalo is unable to steer his header on target.

25′ GAL 0-0 CHI: Not much has changed from either side at the midway point, although Chippa have had the better efforts from range.

10′ GAL 0-0 CHI: Galaxy have taken control in the early stages of the first period, but neither goalkeeper has been tested.

Galaxy XI: Tape, Mncwango, Mhlongo, Motaung, Nkosi, Mahlambi, Mvelase, Kakora, Williams, Letsoalo, TshikwetaChippa United XI: Nwabali, Jones, Mosele, Figareido, Mohlometsi, Tshobeni, Seabi, Mobara, Matrose, Majadibodu

Golden Arrows 0-0 Kaizer ChiefsMarumo Gallants 0-2 Orlando PiratesMilford 1-1 Durban City FC

Pirates cut Sundowns’ lead with Gallants scalp ☠️Orlando Pirates moved within a point of Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns following a 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants.Read more ➡️ https://t.co/ctRPixr3ys pic.twitter.com/GpKkgno7Me

85′ ARR 0-0 CHI: This remains the only scoreless game at the moment but there are five minutes remaining.

74′ MAR 0-2 PIR: GOAL! Pirates get the two-goal cushion through Sibisi, who heads past Lako.

65′ ARR 0-0 CHI: Chiefs have been left frustrated in the second half, but Shabalala’s introduction has livened up the attack.

60′ MAR 0-1 PIR: The Buccaneers continue to dominate as they go in search of a second goal in Rustenburg.

50′ MIL 1-1 DUR: Durban City have made a bright start to the half as Sifumba levels matters fiev minutes after the break.

Golden Arrows 0-0 Kaizer ChiefsMarumo Gallants 0-1 Orlando PiratesMilford 1-0 Durban City FC

First half highlights 📸 #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/l8qAiszjqw

38′ MIL 1-0 DUR: GOAL! The hosts take a late in the first half courtesy of a strike from Zikakayo.

36′ MAR 0-1 PIR: GOAL! Pirates have opened the scoring at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium thanks to Kgositsile’s strike.

33′ ARR 0-0 CHI: SAVED! Chiefs are unable to convert a penalty as Maboe’s effort is saved by Mbanjwa.

26′ MAR 0-0 PIR: Kgositsile gets the first opening for Pirates as his effort from distance forces Lako into a fine save.

20′ MAR 0-0 PIR: The Buccaneers have dominated with 72% of the possession in the first half so far, but they are yet to carve out big opening.

10′ ARR 0-0 CHI: Arrows make a lively start as Dion forces Leaner into a superb save on his Chiefs debut.

Golden Arrows 0-0 Kaizer ChiefsMarumo Gallants 0-0 Orlando PiratesMilford 0-0 Durban City FC

Golden Arrows XI: Mbanjwa, Shezi, Agnikoi, Mabaso, Maluleke, P.Khumalo, Zwane, Dlamini, Maxwele, Dion, SitholeKaizer Chiefs XI: Leaner, Frosler, Cross, Miguel, Moloisane, Maboe, Mthethwa, Abrahams, Mmodi, Vilakazi, Baartman

Marumo Gallants XI:Lako, Rikhotso, Ntiya-Ntiya, Sikakane, Ncube, Ndlondlo, Lithuli, Moremi, Otladiso, Injil, KuneneOrlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Seema, Ndaba, Sebelebele, Selepe, Mokobodi, Masilela, Moremi, Kgositsile, Mbuthuma

Milford XI: Hleza, Mbunga, Mthabela, Cele, Mdluli, Mthethwa, Chili, Nomandela, Zikakayo, Gxakoshe, NdlabiDurban City XI: Asare, Msomi, Mokone, Ncanana, Shandu, Maseko, Sanger, Papier, Sirino, Jurgens, Koapeng

15h00 Golden Arrows v Kaizer Chiefs15h00 Marumo Gallants v Orlando Pirates15h00 Milford v Durban City FC17h30 TS Galaxy v Chippa United

There are four more fixtures taking place on Sunday, with three kicking off at 15h00.

85′ KRU 0-1 SFC: Stellenbosch have not put the game to bed, despite getting a couple good chances.

75′ KRU 0-1 SFC: SENDING OFF! Kruger will finish the game with ten men as captain Mohamme is picks up his second yellow card of the clash.

60′ KRU 0-1 SFC: Hunt makes two changes for the visitors as Lebitso and Butsaka are introduced to freshen up the pack.

50′ KRU 0-1 SFC: Stephens comes to Stellies’ rescue after the break by keeping out Ndlovu’s curling effort, which look destined for the top corner.

40′ KRU 0-1 SFC: Kruger have been able to take control of the contest in the latter stages, but they have been let down by their decision-making.

26′ KRU 0-1 SFC: GOAL! Stellenbosch get the breakthrough thanks to Johannesen’s first goal for the club.

20′ KRU 0-0 SFC: Kruger have grown into the contest after a slow start and are currently shading the possession.

10: KRU 0-0 SFC: Stellenbosch have looked lively in the early stages as Plaatjies and Daniels go close with efforts from distance.

Kruger United XI: Dandjinou, Mohamme, Sibiya, Matime, Tiwani, Konqobe, Makhubela, Malatjie, Tavengwa, Ndlovu, ZwaneStellenbosch FC XI: Stephens, Nkwali, Msimango, Vena, Matsheke, Mashego, Johannesen, Daniels, Matlou, Grobler, Plaatjies

FT | #BetwayPremiership 🏆Three Points Collected in Polokwane. Danki Bafana BoSuthu!Score: Polokwane City 0️⃣➖ 1️⃣ #AmaZuluFC #AmaZuluFC #BetwayPremiership #UsuthuTogether pic.twitter.com/yabCt1NUwY

85′ POL 0-1 AFC: It remains one-way traffic in the latter stages, but Polokwane have restricted to efforts from distance.

77′ POL 0-1 AFC: Kambala goes close to getting Rise and Shine on level terms with a powerful free-kick that sails just wide of the mark.

60′ POL 0-1 AFC: Both sides look to their bench as Polokwane throw on Sebone while AmaZulu have introduced Mhlongo.

52′ POL 0-1 AFC: Ngwenya looks to get his second on the night, but he is unable to steer his effort on target.

HT 🕰️ | #BetwayPrem 🏆Score: Polokwane City 0️⃣➖ 1️⃣ #AmaZuluFC #AmaZuluFC #BetwayPremiership #UsuthuTogether pic.twitter.com/g7zmfbFg0P

40′ POL 0-1 AFC: The hosts go close to bagging an equaliser as Philander’s cross finds Molokwane, who hits the upright.

35′ POL 0-1 AFC: Polokwane have now been needlessly giving away possession in the middle of the park, leaving the coaches frustrated.

15′ POL 0-1 AFC: Rise and Shine have dominated possession since falling behind, but Usuthu are defending well.

4′ POL 0-1 AFC: GOAL! The visitors get off to the perfect start as Ngwenya fires home his eighth league goal of the campaign.

Polokwane City XI: TBAAmaZulu XI: Mzimela, Radebe, Hanamub, Mthethwa, Fielies, Zikhali, Mdaka, Hlangabeza, Ngwenya, Maqokolo, Mbanjwa

#BetwayPrem – RESULT: A five-goal thriller at the Princess Magogo Stadium sees Sekhukhune United F.C. leave with all three points. pic.twitter.com/f25ZlodvfC

89′ RFC 2-2 SEK: GOAL! Sekhukhune have restored their lead the final minute after Rammala fires home.

86′ RFC 2-2 SEK: GOAL! The hosts have been able to claw themselves back on level terms thanks to Xulu’s second goal.

77′ RFC 1-2 SEK: GOAL! The Natal Rich Boys are on the score-sheet through Xulu’s close-range finish.

73′ RFC 0-2 SEK: GOAL! Gilbani gives Sekhukhune the two-goal cushion with his first league goal of the season.

65′ RFC 0-1 SEK: It’s been one-way traffic in the second half, with Richards Bay throwing numbers forward.

55′ RFC 0-1 SEK: The hosts go close to pulling themselves level as Mcineka’s powerful effort forces Buthelezi into a good save.

HALF TIME!45’+1′ A well deserved rest, time to reinforce and come back stronger RICHARDS BAY 0️⃣vs1️⃣SEKHUKHUNE FC 🦔🦔🦔#Adibahlabe #BetwayPrem #BabinaNoko pic.twitter.com/lsGhB5MWA5

30′ RFC 0-1 SEK: The hosts have looked a lot more threatening, as Khumalo goes close to finding the equaliser with an effort from distance that is kept out by Buthelezi.

20′ RFC 0-1 SEK: Richards Bay have 55% of the possession in the first half, but they are struggling to carve out serious chances.

10′ RFC 0-1 SEK: GOAL! The deadlock is broken at the Princess Magogo Stadium, as Mokoane hands Sekhukhune the lead.

1′ RFC 0-0 SEK: The first half is underway, as Richards Bay get the ball rolling.

Richards Bay XI: Mtshali, Makhalala, Sikhakhane, Mcineka, Gumede, Barns, Mthembu, Xulu, Khumalo, NzamaSekhukhune United XI: Buthelezi, Matsimbi, Cardoso, Mkhize, Tlaka, Kazeem, Rammala, O’Neil, Nkwana, Mokoena, Muzeu

15h00 Richards Bay v Sekhukhune United17h30 Polokwane City v AmaZulu20h00 Kruger United v Stellenbosch

15h00 Golden Arrows v Kaizer Chiefs15h00 Marumo Gallants v Orlando Pirates15h00 Milford v Durban City FC17h30 TS Galaxy v Chippa United