Orlando Pirates 2–0 Milford FC

Premier Soccer League 2026/27 Matchweek 1 · 1 Aug 2026

Orlando Pirates vs Milford FC in the Premier Soccer League 2026/27.

At Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto.

Referee: Christopher Kistoor, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates beat Milford FC 2–0. O. Appollis opened the scoring for Orlando Pirates after 24 minutes, and that goal decided it.

Goalscorers

Orlando Pirates: O. Appollis 24', T. Moremi 85'

Orlando Pirates starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

24 S. Chaine (G)
36 K. Sebelebele (D)
6 L. Seema (D)
5 N. Sibisi (D)
7 D. Hotto (D)
16 T. Mbatha (M)
46 C. Dansin (M)
11 T. Moremi (M)
28 P. Maswanganyi (M)
12 O. Appollis (M)
9 Y. Mbuthuma (F)

Milford FC starting lineup (4-1-4-1)

32 S. Hleza (G)
23 T. Bhengu (D)
5 V. Mthabela (D)
22 O. Cele (D)
14 S. Mdluli (D)
55 C. Mthethwa (M)
11 M. Zikakayo (M)
10 M. Chili (M)
4 B. Mthiyane (M)
35 T. Mabena (M)
50 K. Radebe (F)

Match events

24′ Orlando Pirates: Normal Goal, O. Appollis
28′ Orlando Pirates: Yellow Card, Patrick Maswanganyi
46′ Milford FC: Substitution, S. Masilela, C. Mthethwa
63′ Milford FC: Substitution, M. Mkhize, T. Mabena
63′ Milford FC: Substitution, T. Mbunga, K. Radebe
63′ Milford FC: Substitution, Y. Nomandela, M. Chili
66′ Orlando Pirates: Substitution, B. Radiopane, O. Appollis
66′ Orlando Pirates: Substitution, K. Kgosietsile, Y. Mbuthuma
67′ Milford FC: Yellow Card, Olwethu Cele
75′ Orlando Pirates: Substitution, G. Lungu, K. Sebelebele
75′ Orlando Pirates: Substitution, N. Rapoo, D. Hotto
75′ Orlando Pirates: Substitution, S. Masilela, P. Maswanganyi
85′ Orlando Pirates: Normal Goal, T. Moremi, L. Seema
87′ Milford FC: Substitution, P. Ngxongo, M. Zikakayo

Match statistics

Statistic	Orlando Pirates	Milford FC
Total Shots	12	9
Shots on Goal	5	4
Ball Possession	47%	53%
Expected goals	1.60	0.24
Corner Kicks	2	2
Fouls	16	12
Passes accurate	366	426
Goalkeeper Saves	4	3

The table as it stood on 1 Aug 2026

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Orlando Pirates	1	+2	3
2	Amazulu	1	+1	3
3	Chippa United	1	0	1
4	Golden Arrows	1	0	1
5	Stellenbosch	1	-1	0
6	Milford FC	1	-2	0

Worked out from the results played by then, ordered by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. Where clubs are level on all three, the order between them is ours and not the competition's. Clubs with no game played by then are not listed.