Milford FC vs Richards Bay FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Milford FC

28': Siphosethu Ndlabi (P)
45'+1': Mvelo Zikakayo
54': Mvelo Zikakayo
84': Phakamani Jwara
90'+2': Jabulile Gxakoshe

FT
5 - 1

Richards Bay FC

24': Lindokuhle Zikhali
77': Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu

About

Milford FC are hosting Richards Bay FC at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

24': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay FC) Red Card at 24'
28': Siphosethu Ndlabi (Milford FC) Penalty - Scored at 28'
45'+1': Mvelo Zikakayo (Milford FC) Goal at 45'+1'
45': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 45'
45': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 45'
54': Mvelo Zikakayo (Milford FC) Goal at 54'
58': Sphamandla Gwele (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 58'
62': Sicelo Masilela (Milford FC) Substitution at 62'
62': Jabulile Gxakoshe (Milford FC) Substitution at 62'
63': Tonny Likhona Mbunga (Milford FC) Substitution at 63'
76': Mjabulise Mkhize (Milford FC) Substitution at 76'
76': Phakamani Jwara (Milford FC) Substitution at 76'
77': Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 77'
82': Sicelo Masilela (Milford FC) Yellow Card at 82'
84': Phakamani Jwara (Milford FC) Goal at 84'
90': Thabisa Ndelu (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 90'
90'+2': Jabulile Gxakoshe (Milford FC) Goal at 90'+2'

Statistics

RBFC		MIL
12	Fouls	11
0	Yellow Cards	1
1	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	5
6	Corner Kicks	6
2	Saves	2
37.9	Possession	62.1
11	SHOTS	13
3	ON GOAL	7
0.3	On Target %	0.5
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
312	Accurate Passes	573
376	Passes	634
0.8	Pass Completion %	0.9
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
6	Effective Tackles	10
11	Tackles	13
0.5	Tackle %	0.8
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
14	Clearances	16

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Sugar Ray Xulu 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

Milford FC (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
32	Siphamandla Hleza (GK)
22	Olwethu Cele
13	Phakamani Ngxongo
55	Cebolenkosi Mthethwa
14	Sifiso Mdluli
20	Skhumbuzo Cyril Siyaya
5	Vusumuzi Mthabela
10	Menzi Chili
11	Mvelo Zikakayo
2	Bulelani Sigomoshe
21	Siphosethu Ndlabi

Milford FC Substitutes:

Sicelo Masilela, Mjabulise Mkhize, Sikhusele Joyi, Phakamani Jwara, Konke Khwanya, Lungile Amukelani Nkosi, Jabulile Gxakoshe, Yanelisa Nomandela, Tonny Likhona Mbunga.

Richards Bay FC (5-3-2)

No.	Name
32	Siphesihle Mtshali (GK)
15	Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
5	Thembela Sikhakhane
3	Sbani Khumalo
22	Lwandile Mabuya
31	Olwethu Mbambo
8	Lindokuhle Zikhali
20	Moses Mthembu
19	Siyabonga Nzama
27	Nqaba Xulu

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Sanele Barns, Sphamandla Gwele, Nhlakanipho Ngcobo, Samkelo Jali, Wandile Ngidi, Lundi Mahala, Thabisa Ndelu, Luyanda Khumalo.

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