Orlando Pirates vs Milford FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

24': Oswin Appollis
85': Tshepang Moremi

FT
2 - 0

About

Orlando Pirates are hosting Milford FC at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

24': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 24'
28': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 28'
45': Sicelo Masilela (Milford FC) Substitution at 45'
63': Yanelisa Nomandela (Milford FC) Substitution at 63'
63': Mjabulise Mkhize (Milford FC) Substitution at 63'
63': Tonny Likhona Mbunga (Milford FC) Substitution at 63'
66': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 66'
66': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 66'
67': Olwethu Cele (Milford FC) Yellow Card at 67'
75': Ghamphani Lungu (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
75': Simphiwe Masilela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
75': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
85': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 85'
87': Phakamani Ngxongo (Milford FC) Substitution at 87'

Statistics

MIL		ORL
12	Fouls	17
1	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
1	Offsides	10
2	Corner Kicks	2
3	Saves	4
53.7	Possession	46.3
9	SHOTS	12
4	ON GOAL	5
0.4	On Target %	0.4
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
427	Accurate Passes	364
501	Passes	432
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
0	Blocked Shots	2
15	Effective Tackles	17
21	Tackles	31
0.7	Tackle %	0.5
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
14	Clearances	16

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
24	Sipho Chaine (GK)
5	Nkosinathi Sibisi
6	Lebone Seema
7	Deon Hotto
36	Kamogelo Sebelebele
28	Patrick Maswanganyi
46	Cemran Dansin
16	Thalente Mbatha
9	Yanela Mbuthuma
12	Oswin Appollis
11	Tshepang Moremi

Orlando Pirates Substitutes:

Neo Rapoo, Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko, Sbangani Zulu, Siyabonga Dladla, Kabelo Kgositlile, Ghamphani Lungu, Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Boitumelo Radiopane, Simphiwe Masilela.

Milford FC (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
32	Siphamandla Hleza (GK)
22	Olwethu Cele
5	Vusumuzi Mthabela
55	Cebolenkosi Mthethwa
14	Sifiso Mdluli
23	Thobani Nkululeko Bhengu
4	Bhekani Mthiyane
10	Menzi Chili
35	Thabana Mabena
11	Mvelo Zikakayo
50	Khanyisani Radebe

Milford FC Substitutes:

Mjabulise Mkhize, Lungile Amukelani Nkosi, Tonny Likhona Mbunga, Yanelisa Nomandela, Phakamani Ngxongo, Skhumbuzo Cyril Siyaya, Phakamani Jwara, Sicelo Masilela, Christopher Mbhele.

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