Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

27': Oswin Appollis
90'+5': Evidence Makgopa (P)

FT
2 - 0

About

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

Match Timeline

27': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 27'
60': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
60': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
64': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 64'
68': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
71': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 71'
75': Knox Mutizwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 75'
75': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 75'
84': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
90'+1': Mpho Chabatsane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 91'
90'+1': Nkosikhona Ndaba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 91'
90'+5': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Scored at 95'

Statistics

RBFC		ORL
14	Fouls	15
1	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	4
5	Saves	1
42.4	Possession	57.6
9	SHOTS	18
1	ON GOAL	7
0.1	On Target %	0.4
0	Penalty Goals	2
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
3	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: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

South African Premier Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Orlando Pirates	4	+7	10
2	Mamelodi Sundowns	4	+6	10
3	Kaizer Chiefs	4	+4	8
4	AmaZulu	4	0	7

Full Table

Line-Ups

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
24	Sipho Chaine (GK)
5	Nkosinathi Sibisi
33	Lebone Seema
7	Deon Hotto
36	Kamogelo Sebelebele
28	Patrick Maswanganyi
16	Thalente Mbatha
8	Makhehlene Makhaula
9	Yamela Mbuthuma
38	Relebohile Mofokeng
12	Oswin Appollis

Orlando Pirates Substitutes:

Andre De Jong, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Mpho Chabatsane, Evidence Makgopa, Dean David Van Rooyen, Tshepang Moremi, Cemran Dansin, Masindi Nemtajela, Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi.

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

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
5	Thembela Sikhakhane
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa
47	Sbani Khumalo
22	Lwandile Mabuya
36	Lindokuhle Zikhali
20	Moses Mthembu
17	Thulani Gumede
30	Sanele Barns
14	Lundi Mahala

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Luyanda Khumalo, Wandile Ngema, Baggio Nashixwa, Mnqobi Mzobe, Knox Mutizwa, Thabisa Ndelu, Siyabonga Nzama, Siphesihle Mtshali.

South African Premier News

MTN8 semi-final second leg - kick-off times, team news, how to watch

The second leg of the MTN8 semi-finals will see Orlando Pirates look to defend their 1-0 lead at home to Sekhukhune United on Saturday, and Mamelodi Sundowns look to overturn a 1-0 deficit away to Golden Arrows.

Lille announce Thato Sibiya loan signing from Mamelodi Sundowns with option to buy

Ligue 1 club Lille announced the signing of South Africa left-back Thato Sibiya on loan with an option to buy from Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday.

SAFA confirm money paid by govt. for VAR in PSL, say money is 'secure'

After Sport, Arts & Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's ultimatum that SAFA put in place a viable plan for the rollout of VAR technology or face a recall of funds, the association acknowledged delays, but said the money remains secure.

'Bring back my money!' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie says he paid for VAR for PSL, so where is it?

South African Minister of Sport, Art & Culture, Gayton McKenzie has questioned the absence of VAR in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for 2026-27, and threatened to recall a payment to the South African Football Association (SAFA).

Orlando Pirates vs. Sekhukhune United - PSL kick-off time, how to watch, team news

After their 1-0 MTN8 semi-final first leg win over Sekhukhune United, Orlando Pirates will look to get another victory over Cedric Kaze's side when they host them in the South African Premiership on Tuesday.