Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

57': Leandro Sirino

FT
1 - 0

About

Kaizer Chiefs are hosting Richards Bay FC at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

30': Aden Mccarthy (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 30'
35': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 35'
42': Mbulelo Nombengula (Richards Bay) Substitution at 42'
45': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
45': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
57': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 57'
60': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 60'
62': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 62'
66': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
66': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
67': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 67'
68': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
76': Thabani Zuke (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
85': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 85'
90'+1': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'

Statistics

RBFC		KAI
10	Fouls	16
2	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
2	Corner Kicks	6
5	Saves	1
30.1	Possession	69.9
2	SHOTS	16
1	ON GOAL	6
0.5	On Target %	0.4
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
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
0	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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

South African Premier Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Mamelodi Sundowns	10	+18	26
2	Orlando Pirates	9	+19	25
3	AmaZulu	9	+5	22
4	Milford FC	10	+4	18

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Brandon Peterson (GK)
35	Aden McCarthy
84	Inácio Santos
48	Bradley Cross
2	James Monyane
8	Siphesihle Ndlovu
21	Thabo Cele
5	Sibongiseni Mthethwa
47	Wandile Duba
7	Mduduzi Shabalala
99	Makabi Lilepo

Kaizer Chiefs Substitutes:

Leandro Sirino, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Paseka Mako, Pule Sydney Mmodi, Mfundo Vilakazi, Reeve Frosler, Zitha Macheke, Naledi Hlongwane, Fiacre Ntwari.

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

No.	Name
16	Jamal Salim (GK)
72	Tshepo Wilson Mabua
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
47	Sbani Khumalo
26	Halalisani Vilakazi
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa
36	Lindokuhle Zikhali
20	Moses Mthembu
14	Lundi Mahala
19	Siyabonga Nzama
17	Thulani Gumede

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Thabani Zuke, Mfundo Thikazi, Kitso Mangolo, Frank Mhango, Ntokozo Nzama, Ian Otieno, Wandile Ngema, Ntlonelo Bomelo, Mbulelo Nombengula.

South African Premier News

Mamelodi Sundowns vs. USM Alger - CAF Super Cup kick-off time, team news, how to watch

Carling Knockout quarter-finals - Kick-off times, how to watch as Chiefs and Pirates seek to join Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows to book their place in the Carling Knockout semifinals, but the other three quarter-final fixtures will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.

Soweto Derby - Orlando Pirates go top with win over Kaizer Chiefs, as it happened

Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.

Orlando Pirates vs. Kaizer Chiefs - Kick-off time, how to watch, team news for the Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.

What is the Soweto Derby - Why Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are South Africa's most popular teams

Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.