Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Mamelodi Sundowns
  • 15': Tashreeq Matthews
  • 27': Malibongwe Khoza
  • 41': Iqraam Rayners (P)
  • 62': Tashreeq Matthews
FT
4 - 1
Richards Bay
  • 30': Frank Mhango

About

Mamelodi Sundowns are hosting Richards Bay at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

  • 15': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 15'
  • 27': Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 27'
  • 30': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Goal at 30'
  • 41': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Penalty - Scored at 41'
  • 55': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
  • 62': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 62'
  • 67': Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
  • 67': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
  • 68': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
  • 73': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
  • 73': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
  • 79': Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
  • 80': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
  • 80': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
  • 83': Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 83'
  • 90'+1': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'

Statistics

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12 Fouls 14
2 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
2 Corner Kicks 5
3 Saves 1
27.3 Possession 72.7
10 SHOTS 14
2 ON GOAL 7
0.2 On Target % 0.5
0 Penalty Goals 1
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 1
0 Accurate Passes 0
0 Passes 0
0.0 Pass Completion % 0.0
0 Accurate Crosses 0
0 Crosses 0
0.0 Cross % 0.0
0 Long Balls 0
0 Accurate Long Balls 0
0.0 Long Balls % 0.0
2 Blocked Shots 3
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa

South African Premier Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mamelodi Sundowns 10 +12 21
2 Sekhukhune United 9 +9 20
3 Orlando Pirates 7 +6 15
4 Kaizer Chiefs 8 +3 15
Full Standings

Line-Ups

MSU Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
30 Ronwen Williams (GK)
5 Mosa Lebusa
42 Malibongwe Khoza
6 Aubrey Modiba
25 Khuliso Mudau
10 Nuno Santos
15 Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
11 Marcelo Allende
13 Iqraam Rayners
17 Tashreeq Matthews
9 Arthur
Mamelodi Sundowns Substitutes:
Kegan Johannes, Bennet Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Peter Shalulile, Denis Onyango, Teboho Mokoena, Sphelele Mkhulise, Fawaaz Basadien, Thapelo Maseko.

RBFC Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Ian Otieno (GK)
8 Thabani Zuke
25 Simphiwe Mcineka
47 Sbani Khumalo
26 Halalisani Vilakazi
36 Lindokuhle Zikhali
6 Tlakusani Mthethwa
20 Moses Mthembu Yellow Card
7 Frank Mhango
19 Siyabonga Nzama
33 Wandile Ngema
Richards Bay Substitutes:
Ntlonelo Bomelo, Luyanda Khumalo, Siphesihle Mtshali, Banele Nomvete, Kitso Mangolo, Lwandile Mabuya, Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali, Mfundo Thikazi.

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