The first weekend of action in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season is done and dusted – and what a weekend it was for two of the newcomers to the top-flight!
All 16 teams were in action, and there were six matches which produced winners and two drawn fixtures.
A total of 15 goals were scored at just under two per match.
It was a great weekend for two of the three newcomers to the top-flight with Siwelele FC beating Golden Arrows 3-1, while Gavin Hunt’s Durban City beat TS Galaxy 2-0.
Siwelele FC bought SuperSport United during the off-season. Coincidentally, former SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt is now in charge at Durban City.
Meanwhile, the third new team, Orbit College, went down narrowly 1-0 to AmaZulu.
You would have paid good money to have seen Siwelele at the top of the standings at any point in the season!
Won on the road
Somewhat surprisingly, defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by Chippa United while Orlando Pirates went down 1-0 at home against Sekhukhune United.
On Sunday, Kaizer Chiefs made the perfect start to their campaign, winning 2-0 on the road against Stellenbosch FC.
The next matches are scheduled for Tuesday, 12 August.
Week 1 results
Saturday, 9 August
AmaZulu 1-0 Orbit College
Chippa United 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Polokwane City 0-0 Magesi FC
Richards Bay 1-2 Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates 0-1 Sekhukhune United
Siwelele FC 3-1 Golden Arrows
Sunday, 10 August
TS Galaxy 0-2 Durban City
Stellenbosch FC 0-2 Kaizer Chiefs
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