Richards Bay FC vs Sekhukhune United FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 35': Siphesihle Mkhize (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 35'
- 45': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 45'
- 54': Vuyo Letlapa (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 54'
- 57': Thabang Monare (Sekhukhune United) Own Goal at 57'
- 58': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 58'
- 64': Matlala Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 64'
- 66': Sikhosonke Langa (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 66'
- 76': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Sekhukhune United) Goal at 76'
- 78': Malekgene Mampuru (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Asimbonge Mdunge (Richards Bay) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Thato Khiba (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 78'
- 83': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 83'
- 84': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 84'
- 85': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'
- 90': Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 SEK |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 8 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 44 | Possession | 56 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, 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 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu  |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 45 | Baggio Nashixwa |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Renaldo Leaner (GK) |
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso |
| 29 | Trésor Yamba |
| 25 | Vuyo Letlapa |
| 2 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
| 22 | Olerato Mandi |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 8 | Thabang Monare |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu |
| 7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
| 33 | Lesiba Nku |
South African Premier News
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