Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Mamelodi Sundowns

15': Tashreeq Matthews
27': Malibongwe Khoza
41': Iqraam Rayners (P)
62': Tashreeq Matthews

FT
4 - 1

Richards Bay

30': Frank Mhango

About

Mamelodi Sundowns are hosting Richards Bay at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Timeline

15': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 15'
27': Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 27'
30': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Goal at 30'
41': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Penalty - Scored at 41'
55': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
62': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 62'
67': Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
67': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
68': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
73': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
73': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
79': Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
80': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
80': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
83': Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 83'
90'+1': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'

Statistics

RBFC		MSU
12	Fouls	14
2	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
2	Corner Kicks	5
3	Saves	1
27.3	Possession	72.7
10	SHOTS	14
2	ON GOAL	7
0.2	On Target %	0.5
0	Penalty Goals	1
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	1
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	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: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa

South African Premier Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Mamelodi Sundowns	10	+12	21
2	Sekhukhune United	9	+9	20
3	Orlando Pirates	7	+6	15
4	Durban City	9	+3	15

Full Table

Line-Ups

Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
30	Ronwen Williams (GK)
5	Mosa Lebusa
42	Malibongwe Khoza
6	Aubrey Modiba
25	Khuliso Mudau
10	Nuno Santos
15	Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
11	Marcelo Allende
13	Iqraam Rayners
17	Tashreeq Matthews
9	Arthur

Mamelodi Sundowns Substitutes:

Kegan Johannes, Bennet Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Peter Shalulile, Denis Onyango, Teboho Mokoena, Sphelele Mkhulise, Fawaaz Basadien, Thapelo Maseko.

Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
8	Thabani Zuke
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
47	Sbani Khumalo
26	Halalisani Vilakazi
36	Lindokuhle Zikhali
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa
20	Moses Mthembu
7	Frank Mhango
19	Siyabonga Nzama
33	Wandile Ngema

Richards Bay Substitutes:

Ntlonelo Bomelo, Luyanda Khumalo, Siphesihle Mtshali, Banele Nomvete, Kitso Mangolo, Lwandile Mabuya, Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali, Mfundo Thikazi.

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