Richards Bay FC vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Richards Bay FC

7': Sanele Barns
53': Moses Mthembu (P)

FT
2 - 1

Stellenbosch

10': Genino Palace

About

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

Match Timeline

7': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay) Goal at 7'
10': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Goal at 10'
21': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 21'
53': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Penalty - Scored at 53'
54': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 54'
72': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 72'
72': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 72'
76': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
76': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
79': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
79': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
82': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 82'
87': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
88': Devon Titus (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 88'
89': Omega Mdaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 89'
90'+3': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Substitution at 93'

Statistics

STE		RBFC
15	Fouls	10
2	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	2
3	Saves	2
47.1	Possession	52.9
11	SHOTS	8
3	ON GOAL	5
0.3	On Target %	0.6
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
6	Blocked Shots	1
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: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, 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

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

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
37	Sbangani Zulu
45	Baggio Nashixwa
47	Sbani Khumalo
5	Thembela Sikhakhane
36	Lindokuhle Zikhali
20	Moses Mthembu
17	Thulani Gumede
30	Sanele Barns
14	Lundi Mahala

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Thabisa Ndelu, Lwandile Mabuya, Jamal Salim, Wandile Ngema, Ntlonelo Bomelo, Luyanda Khumalo, Siyabonga Nzama, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Thabani Zuke.

Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
17	Sage Stephens (GK)
31	Mosa Lebusa
99	Olisa Ndah
13	Asekho Tiwani
16	Kazie Godswill
29	Thapelo Mokobodi
19	Genino Palace
21	Mthetheleli Mthiyane
37	Tshegofatso Mabasa
34	Devon Titus
11	Langelihle Phili

Stellenbosch Substitutes:

Wayde Jooste, Khomotjo Lekoloane, Muzomuhle Khanyi, Thabo Moloisane, Masuluke Oscarine, Ashley Cupido, Omega Mdaka, Chumani Butsaka, Henri Stanic.

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