Richards Bay
26 league matches
31 pts7W10D9L
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchweek 27
South AfricaTHE MATCH CENTRERichards Bay vs Polokwane City match centre
Full time
0:0
UK timeStored 90-minute score.THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Richards BayPolokwane City
—Expected goals—
7Shots on target2
14Total Shots16
52%Ball Possession48%
4Corner Kicks3
15Fouls9
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves7
405Total passes353
308Passes accurate268
— means unavailable.
Statistics snapshot: 267578 min old.
MODEL OUTLOOK
Match forecast
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Goals & BTTS
90 minutesTotal goals · 2.5
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Season form /10 · Ability /99 (EA FC 27) · Prev = previous season.
Richards Bay
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Polokwane City
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· Ability: EA FC 27 base ratings.
Season overview
Premier Soccer League · 2025/26Polokwane City
25 league matches
37 pts9W10D6L
0.9Goals scored / match0.8
1.0Goals conceded / match0.6
10Clean sheets11
9Failed to score11
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions · previous 365 days.
Richards Bay
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game0.7
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Games without conceding4 of 10
Games without scoring5 of 10
See results
Mamelodi SundownsHome · Premier Soccer League0–0D
TS GalaxyAway · Premier Soccer League1–0W
Orlando PiratesHome · Premier Soccer League2–2D
StellenboschHome · Premier Soccer League2–1W
Durban CityAway · Premier Soccer League0–1L
AmazuluAway · Premier Soccer League1–2LOrlando PiratesAway · Premier Soccer League0–2L
Kaizer ChiefsHome · Premier Soccer League1–0W
Orbit CollegeAway · Premier Soccer League0–0DAmazuluHome · Cup0–1LPolokwane City
10 matchesResults3 wins · 4 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game0.7
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Games without conceding5 of 10
Games without scoring5 of 10
See results
Mamelodi SundownsAway · Premier Soccer League0–3LStellenboschHome · Premier Soccer League1–0WKaizer ChiefsHome · Premier Soccer League0–0D
Chippa UnitedAway · Premier Soccer League1–1DTS GalaxyAway · Premier Soccer League2–1WAmazuluHome · Premier Soccer League0–1L
Sekhukhune UnitedAway · Premier Soccer League0–0DOrlando PiratesHome · Premier Soccer League1–2L
MagesiAway · Premier Soccer League2–0W
SiweleleHome · Premier Soccer League0–0DTHE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Richards Bay
2wins5MEETINGS
Polokwane City
1winsFeb 2024 – Nov 2025 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Richards Bay first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Starting XIsLineups & formations
Richards Bay
Formation4-2-3-1Papi Zothwane
- 1
I. OtienoForm —Ability — - 22
L. MabuyaForm —Ability —D - 25
S. McinekaForm —Ability —D - 8
T. ZukeForm —Ability —D - 5
T. SikhakhaneForm —Ability —D - 20
M. MthembuForm —Ability —M - 45
B. T. NashixwaForm —Ability —M - 36
L. ZikhaliForm —Ability — - 14
L. MahalaForm —Ability — - 30
S. BarnsForm —Ability —M - 17
T. GumedeForm —Ability —
Substitutes (9)
32 · S. MtshaliForm —Ability —
6 · T. MthethwaForm —Ability —
49 · N. MkhabelaForm —Ability —
42 · M. SithembisoForm —Ability —
77 · L. KhumaloForm —Ability —
53 · S. SimelaneForm —Ability —
Polokwane City
FormationPending
- 40
L. MathebulaForm —Ability — - 2
T. MatuludiForm —Ability —D - 22
E. RamajaForm —Ability — - 34
L. NkakiForm —Ability —D - 3
T. NkweForm —Ability —D - 17
B. DlaminiForm —Ability — - 14
N. MaphanguleForm —Ability —M - 21
M. KambalaForm —Ability —M - 29
S. TshabalalaForm —Ability — - 7
M. RamabuForm —Ability —F - 36
J. MutudzaForm —Ability —
Substitutes (9)
30 · M. MakhavhuForm —Ability —
20 · R. DanielsForm —Ability —
5 · M. MvundlelaForm —Ability —
47 · M. M. BatlhabaneForm —Ability —
42 · S. ManthosiForm —Ability —
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Richards Bay
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Otieno | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 35 | — |
| Lwandile Sandile Mabuya | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 45 | 4 |
| Simphiwe Mcineka | 90 | 8.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 31 | 2 |
| Thabani Zuke | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 35 | 1 |
| Thembela Sikhakhane | 90 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 37 | — |
| Moses Mthembu | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Baggio Tuli-Ngenovali Nashixwa | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 1 |
| Thulani Gumede | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Lindokuhle Zikhali | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 58 | 2 |
| Sanele Barns | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 49 | — |
| Lundi Mahala | 87 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Ntlonelo Bomelo | 9 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Siphesihle Mtshali | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sanele Simelane | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tlakusani Mthethwa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thabisa Ndelu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Asimbonge Mdunge | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luyanda Khumalo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sithembiso Makhaye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nkosiyethu Mkhabela | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Polokwane City
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindokuhle Mathebula | 90 | 8.6 | — | 0 | — | 22 | 1 |
| Tholo Thabang Matuludi | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 34 | 2 |
| Edwin Ramaja | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 33 | 1 |
| Lebohang Petrus Nkaki | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 27 | 1 |
| Tlou Nkwe | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 39 | 1 |
| Juan Mutudza | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 11 | — |
| Ndamulelo Maphangule | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 25 | 1 |
| Manuel Kambala | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 35 | 1 |
| Bonginkosi Dlamini | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 43 | 1 |
| Mokibelo Simon Ramabu | 74 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Tshabalala Sibusiso | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 9 | — |
| Sapholwethu Kelepu | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 30 | 1 |
| Raymond Daniels | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 11 | — |
| Puleng Marema | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Keorapetse Sebone | 16 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Mashudu Makhavhu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Surprise Manthosi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mpho Mvundlela | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sabelo Motsa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Monty Batlhabane | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Premier Soccer League table
Current standings · Premier League. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 58 | 12 | 46 | 69 | WDWWD |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 57 | 21 | 36 | 68 | LWDWW |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 33 | 19 | 14 | 54 | LWWDL |
| 4 | Amazulu | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 47 | WLDDW |
| 5 | Sekhukhune United | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 44 | DDLWD |
| 6 |  Golden Arrows | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 41 | DWDDD |
| 7 | Polokwane City | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 40 | DDDLL |
| 8 | Durban City | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 26 | -1 | 39 | LDDDD |
| 9 | Stellenbosch | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 30 | -4 | 37 | DWDLL |
| 10 | Siwelele | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 24 | 28 | -4 | 37 | DWLDW |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 30 | -7 | 34 | LDDDD |
| 12 | TS Galaxy | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 38 | -8 | 32 | DWDDD |
| 13 | Chippa United | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 44 | -20 | 28 | WLDLL |
| 14 |  Marumo Gallants | 30 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 38 | -17 | 25 | DDDDD |
| 15 | Magesi | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 43 | -19 | 24 | WLLLD |
| 16 | Orbit College | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 47 | -26 | 24 | LLDWD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Richards Bay | Draw | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.25 | 2.70 | 3.25 |
Updated 6 May 2026, 05:00 UK · Pre-match prices.
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AT A GLANCE
Match details
- Competition
- Premier Soccer League
- Round
- Matchweek 27
- Venue
- Richards Bay Sports Stadium
- Referee
- Joseph Makhubo, South Africa
- Kickoff
- 6 May · 18:30 UK
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