Premier Soccer League South-Africa flag
2 : 3
HT 0 - 1
Full Time
Saturday, September 19, 2026 18:30 King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium

Team Comparison

Richards Bay logo Richards Bay
VS
Sekhukhune United logo Sekhukhune United
D L L L L
Form
W L D W W
10
Goals Scored
8
20
Goals Conceded
7
0%
Win Rate
57%
42%
Possession
43%
5
Shots on Target
4
0%
Pass Accuracy
0%
0
Clean Sheets
3

Match Statistics

Richards Bay logo Richards Bay
VS
Sekhukhune United logo Sekhukhune United
58.00%
Ball Possession
42.00%
6
Shots on Goal
4
6
Shots off Goal
3
16
Total Shots
10
4
Blocked Shots
3
10
Shots insidebox
7
6
Shots outsidebox
3
11
Fouls
15
9
Corner Kicks
3
-
Offsides
-
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Goalkeeper Saves
4
381
Total passes
290
267
Passes accurate
194
-
Passes %
-

Lineups

Richards Bay logo

Richards Bay

4-1-4-1
R.Gabriel
Coach

Starting XI

No. Player Age Pos
S. Mtshali photo
32 S. Mtshali G
L. Mabuya photo
22 L. Mabuya D
S. Mcineka photo
25 S. Mcineka D
37 S. Gwele D
S. Barns photo
30 S. Barns M
M. Mthembu photo
20 M. Mthembu M
L. Khumalo photo
77 L. Khumalo M
S. Nzama photo
19 S. Nzama M
N. Xulu photo
27 N. Xulu F

Substitutes

No. Player Age Pos
S. Jali photo
2 S. Jali D
12 S. Gumbi M
L. Mahala photo
14 L. Mahala F
O. Mbambo photo
31 O. Mbambo F
T. Ndelu photo
35 T. Ndelu D
W. Ngema photo
33 W. Ngema M
Sekhukhune United logo

Sekhukhune United

4-2-3-1
Papi Zothwane
Coach

Starting XI

No. Player Age Pos
E. Rammala photo
11 E. Rammala M
S. Mkhize photo
15 S. Mkhize M
T. Mokoane photo
31 T. Mokoane M
B. Muzeu photo
41 B. Muzeu M
45 K. Tlaka M
T. Nkwana photo
5 T. Nkwana F

Substitutes

No. Player Age Pos
S. Malivha photo
24 S. Malivha M
A. Mcaba photo
26 A. Mcaba D
T. Nsabata photo
16 T. Nsabata G
C. Ohizu photo
34 C. Ohizu F

Match Preview

Season-defining implications hang over this Premier Soccer League clash at the home ground, where Richards Bay host Sekhukhune United on September 19, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Richards Bay head into the contest positioned 14th in the Premier Soccer League standings, while Sekhukhune United arrive sitting 6th. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, LLDDD across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 0%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, D in their last five reflecting a win rate of 33.33%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Richards Bay average 1.17 per game to Sekhukhune United's 0.67, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Central midfield remains a position Leeds are keen to add in despite so far failing to reach an agreement with Southampton for Shea Charles.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Richards Bay may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Sekhukhune United have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. What Bryson DeChambeau claimed about LIV Golf’s future back in 2022 In 2022, DeChambeau took part in his first ever press conference after joining LIV Golf.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman T. Ngwenya, whose 7 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has thanked AS Monaco after his contract was terminated by the club.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. The numbers tilt towards Sekhukhune United, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Premier Soccer League picture. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.

Comments

KeeperKarl Sep 20, 2026

🤔 Great game with that kind of intensity imo Richards Bay vs Sekhukhune United never disappoints but ❤️... 💯

7
DerbyDayDan Sep 19, 2026

Standard Premier Soccer League affair — if the ref was fair — The xG numbers tell the story, this was never going to be a high-scoring affair — Not bad 📊

4
VolleysAndVera Sep 20, 2026

Standard Premier Soccer League affair

4

Match Odds

Richards Bay
VS
Sekhukhune United
18:30
Home -
Draw -
Away -
Over 1.5 -
Over 2.5 -
BTTS Yes -
Under 1.5 -
Under 2.5 -
BTTS No -

Who Will Win

Richards Bay
VS
Sekhukhune United
Home
0.0%
Draw
0.0%
Away
0.0%
0 votes

Match Events

89'
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Tshepo Mokoane Assist: Chibuike·Ohizu Substitution 4
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Ngoanamello Rammala Assist: Oageng Phiri Normal Goal
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Nqaba Xulu Normal Goal
77'
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Nqaba Xulu Assist: M. Mthembu Normal Goal
75'
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S. Gwele Assist: Lundi Mahala Substitution 2
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Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil Normal Goal
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Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil Normal Goal
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Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil Normal Goal
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Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil Normal Goal
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Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil Normal Goal
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Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil Normal Goal
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S. Barns Assist: Wandile Ngema Substitution 1
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Thabo Nkwana Assist: Oageng Phiri Substitution 2
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Bethuel Muzeu Assist: Bright Ndlovu Substitution 3
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Karabo Tlaka Assist: Siphelele Sangweni Substitution 1
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Tshepo Mokoane Assist: Bethuel Muzeu Normal Goal