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

· South African Premiership

About

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

Match Timeline

  • 23': Monnapule Saleng (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 23'
  • 69': Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 69'
  • 69': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 69'
  • 79': Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
  • 79': Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
  • 90': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 90'
  • 90': Thabani Zuke (Richards Bay) Substitution at 90'

Statistics

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8 Fouls 7
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
5 Corner Kicks 3
5 Saves 2
72.4 Possession 27.6
12 SHOTS 8
2 ON GOAL 6
0.2 On Target % 0.8
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
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
4 Blocked Shots 0
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

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

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

MSU Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-3-2)

No. Name
30 Ronwen Williams (GK)
3 Khulumani Ndamane
24 Keanu Cupido
8 Jayden Adams
6 Aubrey Modiba
25 Khuliso Mudau
11 Marcelo Allende
17 Tashreeq Matthews
9 Arthur
34 Tsiki Ntsabeleng
13 Iqraam Rayners

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