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

· South African Premiership

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

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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	30	+46	69
2	Mamelodi Sundowns	30	+36	68
3	Kaizer Chiefs	30	+14	54
4	AmaZulu	30	+4	47

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.

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