Orlando Pirates vs Milford FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 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
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
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Polokwane City FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 1 | +1 | 3 |
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 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
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 |
South African Premier News
After years of monopoly and then duopoly in the South African Premiership, the days of three-horse races between the traditional 'Big Three' may finally be about to return.
Kaizer Chiefs will play their first South African Premiership match under new head coach Fernando da Cruz on Saturday, as they visit Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium.
Orlando Pirates will begin their South African Premiership title defence at home to newly-promoted Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.
He may not quite be Erling Haaland, but Sebastian Pedersen is precisely the mould of player who Orlando Pirates have been crying out for.
Cape Town City attacking midfielder/winger Emile Witbooi is generating interest from England, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium and the US, as well as other African clubs, Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) told ESPN.