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Durban City 0-1 Sundowns: 'Pirates scored five, thinking they will go top; sack the person who signed Lunga'

The fact that both Masandawana and Bucs won their midweek matches means a rather neck-to-neck marathon between the Premier Soccer League rivals has been maintained. Each is pushing hard, trying to collect as many points as possible, hoping to win the league title in the end. However, the Pretoria giants enjoy a slight advantage as they have two more points than the Sea Robbers with a few games remaining before the season ends.

Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates

Pirates 5-0 Arrows: 'Mngqithi will take Chiefs to Motsepe League, but Rele isn't coming back after WC'

The Soweto giants have been consistent this season, hoping to deliver the elusive Premier Soccer League title after more than a decade. The Sea Robbers last celebrated winning the South African top-tier crown way back in the 2011/12 campaign but have finished behind Masandawana in the last three editions.

Monnapule Saleng and Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns

Surely Chiefs bottled it! 'BIG FISH' lauded: 'Even when Mokoena is not there, you can’t tell'

The Glamour Boys have initially missed out on some top players who ended up joining their rivals in the South African Premier Soccer League. One has risen to the highest level, playing in the CAF Champions League, and is set to make the Bafana Bafana squad that will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the next two months.

How could that pass? Bvuma called out after conceding against Orbit College

In the absence of Brandon Petersen, the second-choice custodian has been trusted to undertake the goalkeeping duties. However, he has been under scrutiny, as some believe his performances are below par at times. Against the Mswenko Boys, he conceded a goal that increased the criticism directed at him.

'Nkota is an attention seeker, but his career is gone! Broos will be pissed; forget about WC'

The former Orlando Pirates winger turned up for Al-Ettifaq training with an Amakhosi jersey, something that raised eyebrows owing to the rivalry between the two Soweto giants in South Africa. The Bafana Bafana international shone for the Buccaneers for a season before the Saudi Arabian Pro League outfit signed him at the beginning of the season.

Bruce Bvuma, Brandon Petersen, Fiacre Ntwari and Ilyes Mzoughi, Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs coach drops injury update on Petersen as Amakhosi face goalkeeping crisis

The Soweto giants could be regretting their January decisions after opting against signing a new goalkeeper while also sending Bontle Molefe out on loan. With their current shot-stoppers struggling with availability, the club is dangerously thin on options between the sticks at a crucial stage of the season.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Desportiva Ferroviaria	10	5	2	3	15	8	7	17	W D W W L
2	Espirito Santo	10	4	5	1	12	8	4	17	D D W L W
3	Real Noroeste	10	5	1	4	10	10	0	16	L W L W L
4	Linhares	10	4	1	5	13	16	-3	13	L W L L W
5	Rio Branco ES	10	4	0	6	11	14	-3	12	W L L W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Desportiva Ferroviaria

W
D
W
W
L

Espirito Santo

D
D
W
L
W

Real Noroeste

L
W
L
W
L

Linhares

-3

L
W
L
L
W

Rio Branco ES

-3

W
L
L
W
W

Frequently asked questions

When was the Premier Soccer League formed?

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

Who sponsors the Premier Soccer League?

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

How many teams are in the PSL?

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

Who runs the PSL?

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Who has won the league title the most?

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Which club holds the record for the most goals scored in a season?

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Which club has amassed the most points in a single PSL season?

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Which player scored the most goals in a single PSL season?

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Who holds the PSL appearance record?

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.