Premier Soccer League 2026/27 Matchweek 8 · 13 Oct 2026
Richards Bay vs Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League 2026/27.
At Richards Bay Stadium (Umhlathuze), Richards Bay.
Referee: Moreki Lekwape, South Africa.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Richards Bay 4–1. Tashreeq Matthews opened the scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns after 18 minutes. Iqraam Rayners made it 1–2 after 37 minutes, and that was the winner.
Richards Bay went into the match 14th and came out of it 15th, on 3 points. Mamelodi Sundowns stayed 1st, on 23 points.
Places from the table below, worked out from the results played before and after this match.
| Statistic | Richards Bay | Mamelodi Sundowns |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | 5 | 23 |
| Shots on Goal | 3 | 9 |
| Ball Possession | 25% | 75% |
| Expected goals | 0.59 | 1.82 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 7 |
| Fouls | 7 | 17 |
| Passes accurate | 197 | 722 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 4 | 2 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | Amazulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +5 | 14 |
| 5 | Milford FC | 8 | +2 | 12 |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| 7 | Stellenbosch | 8 | +1 | 10 |
| 8 | Golden Arrows | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Chippa United | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | Polokwane City | 7 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Durban City | 8 | -2 | 7 |
| 12 | TS Galaxy | 8 | -5 | 6 |
| 13 | Kruger United | 7 | -9 | 4 |
| 14 | Siwelele | 7 | -7 | 3 |
| 15 | Richards Bay | 8 | -10 | 3 |
| 16 | Marumo Gallants | 7 | -8 | 2 |
Worked out from the results played by then, ordered by points, then goal difference, then goals scored.