Stellenbosch vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Stellenbosch

59': Langelihle Phili

FT
1 - 2

Polokwane City FC

39': Lebohang Nkaki (P)
45'+1': Thabelo Tshikweta

About

Stellenbosch are hosting Polokwane City FC at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

26': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 26'
39': Lebohang Nkaki (Polokwane City) Penalty - Scored at 39'
45'+1': Thabelo Tshikweta (Polokwane City) Goal at 46'
45'+3': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 48'
45': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
45': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
45': Thato Khiba (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
59': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Goal at 59'
62': Sanele Barns (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 62'
62': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 62'
70': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 70'
70': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 70'
74': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 74'
77': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 77'
85': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 85'
88': Brian Bwire (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 88'
89': Mpho Mvundlela (Polokwane City) Substitution at 89'
90': Turan Manafov (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 90'

Statistics

PCFC		STE
7	Fouls	14
3	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	8
3	Saves	0
42.7	Possession	57.3
12	SHOTS	15
2	ON GOAL	6
0.2	On Target %	0.4
2	Penalty Goals	0
1	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
2	Blocked Shots	5
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: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, 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

Stellenbosch (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
17	Sage Stephens (GK)
14	Siviwe Nkwali
26	Athenkosi Mcaba
21	Mthetheleli Mthiyane
2	Turan Manafov
16	Kazie Godswill
29	Thapelo Mokobodi
19	Genino Palace
8	Khomotjo Lekoloane
34	Devon Titus
15	Muzomuhle Khanyi

Stellenbosch Substitutes:

Langelihle Phili, Sanele Barns, Andre De Jong, Ibraheem Jabaar, Chumani Butsaka, Masuluke Oscarine, Henri Stanic, Ashley Cupido, Thato Khiba.

Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
50	Brian Bwire (GK)
34	Lebohang Nkaki
4	Bulelani Nikani
3	Tlou Nkwe
2	Thabang Matuludi
10	Puleng Dennis Tlolane
21	Manuel Kambala
14	Ndamulelo Maphangule
18	Thabelo Tshikweta
16	Siyabonga Mashini
25	Keorapetse Sebone

Polokwane City FC Substitutes:

Bonginkosi Dlamini, Mokibelo Ramabu, Lindokuhle Mathebula, Monty Batlhabane, Raymond Daniels, Mpho Mvundlela, Edwin Ramaja, Saketso Moremi, Sabelo Motsa.

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