Richards Bay FC vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership

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

Match Timeline

45': Sapholwethu Kelepu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
45': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
45': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
52': Edwin Ramaja (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 52'
67': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 67'
74': Keorapetse Sebone (Polokwane City) Substitution at 74'
87': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 87'

Statistics

PCFC		RBFC
9	Fouls	15
1	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
4	Corner Kicks	4
7	Saves	3
46.9	Possession	53.1
19	SHOTS	14
3	ON GOAL	7
0.2	On Target %	0.5
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
5	Blocked Shots	2
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 (4-3-3)

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

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Sithembiso Makhaye, Nkosiyethu Mkhabela, Sanele Simelane, Siphesihle Mtshali, Ntlonelo Bomelo, Thabisa Ndelu, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Luyanda Khumalo, Asimbonge Mdunge.

Polokwane City FC (4-4-2)

No.	Name
40	Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK)
34	Lebohang Nkaki
22	Edwin Ramaja
3	Tlou Nkwe
2	Tholo Matuludi
21	Manuel Kambala
14	Ndamulelo Maphangule
17	Bonginkosi Dlamini
7	Mokibelo Ramabu
36	Juan Mutudza
29	Tshabalala Sibusiso

Polokwane City FC Substitutes:

Keorapetse Sebone, Sabelo Motsa, Sapholwethu Kelepu, Puleng Dennis Tlolane, Mashudu Makhavhu, Monty Batlhabane, Surprise Manthosi, Raymond Daniels, Mpho Mvundlela.

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