Richards Bay FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Richards Bay FC

22': Lwandile Mabuya

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Mamelodi Sundowns

18': Tashreeq Matthews
37': Iqraam Rayners
48': Iqraam Rayners
59': Fawaaz Basadien

About

Richards Bay FC are hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

18': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 18'
22': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 22'
37': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 37'
48': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 48'
59': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 59'
63': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
63': Thabo Cele (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
63': Antonio Van Wyk (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
64': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 64'
67': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 67'
67': Wandile Ngidi (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 67'
68': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 68'
79': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 79'
79': Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
86': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 86'
86': Sbani Khumalo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 86'

Statistics

MSU		RBFC
17	Fouls	7
1	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
3	Offsides	1
7	Corner Kicks	2
2	Saves	5
73.9	Possession	26.1
23	SHOTS	5
9	ON GOAL	3
0.4	On Target %	0.6
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
722	Accurate Passes	205
768	Passes	267
0.9	Pass Completion %	0.8
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
3	Blocked Shots	0
3	Effective Tackles	6
5	Tackles	12
0.6	Tackle %	0.5
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
7	Clearances	27

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa

South African Premier Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Mamelodi Sundowns	9	+15	23
2	Orlando Pirates	8	+18	22
3	AmaZulu	8	+4	19
4	Milford FC	9	+3	15

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
49	Nkosiyethu Mkhabela
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
37	Sphamandla Gwele
22	Lwandile Mabuya
24	Siyabonga Gumede
12	Sazi Gumbi
77	Luyanda Khumalo
27	Nqaba Xulu
19	Siyabonga Nzama
20	Moses Mthembu

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Thembela Sikhakhane, Wandile Ngema, Nhlakanipho Ngcobo, Lundi Mahala, Khayelihle Mncube, Thabisa Ndelu, Wandile Ngidi, Sbani Khumalo, Olwethu Mbambo.

Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
30	Ronwen Williams (GK)
3	Khulumani Ndamane
42	Malibongwe Khoza
4	Teboho Mokoena
23	Fawaaz Basadien
22	Thabang Matuludi
11	Marcelo Allende
33	Cassius Mailula
17	Tashreeq Matthews
38	Siyanda Mthanti
13	Iqraam Rayners

Mamelodi Sundowns Substitutes:

Antonio Van Wyk, Brayan Léon Muñiz, Thabo Cele, Mothobi Mvala, Thapelo Morena, Ricardo Goss, Nuno Santos, Divine Lunga, Themba Zwane.

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