Premier Soccer League
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Premier Soccer League is a football league from South Africa that we track match by match. 16 teams are competing in the 2025/2026 season; Orlando Pirates lead the table with 69 points. The average is 2.02 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 39% of matches. The campaign runs from 9 August 2025 to 23 May 2026.
Premier Soccer League 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 240 Premier Soccer League matches have been completed. Orlando Pirates leads the table with 69 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.02. BTTS: 39%. Over 2.5: 30%. Clean-sheet matches: 61%.
Result split
Home wins: 41%. Draws: 32%. Away wins: 27%.
Team rankings
Orlando Pirates has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.93. Both teams scored in 53% of Marumo Gallants's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Orlando Pirates | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 58:12 | +46 | 69 | 2.30 | DWWDW |
| 2 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 57:21 | +36 | 68 | 2.27 | WWDWL |
| 3 |  Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 33:19 | +14 | 54 | 1.80 | LDWWL |
| 4 |  AmaZulu | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 32:28 | +4 | 47 | 1.57 | WDDLW |
| 5 |  Sekhukhune United | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 32:27 | +5 | 44 | 1.47 | DWLDD |
| 6 |  Golden Arrows | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 34:33 | +1 | 41 | 1.37 | DDDWD |
| 7 |  Polokwane City | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 21:21 | 0 | 40 | 1.33 | LLDDD |
| 8 |  Durban City | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 25:26 | -1 | 39 | 1.30 | DDDDL |
| 9 |  Siwelele | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 24:28 | -4 | 37 | 1.23 | WDLWD |
| 10 |  Stellenbosch | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 26:30 | -4 | 37 | 1.23 | LLDWD |
| 11 |  Richards Bay | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 23:30 | -7 | 34 | 1.13 | DDDDL |
| 12 |  TS Galaxy | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30:38 | -8 | 32 | 1.07 | DDDWD |
| 13 |  Chippa United | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 24:44 | -20 | 28 | 0.93 | LLDLW |
| 14 |  Marumo Gallants | 30 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 21:38 | -17 | 25 | 0.83 | DDDDD |
| 15 |  Magesi | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 24:43 | -19 | 24 | 0.80 | DLLLW |
| 16 |  Orbit College | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 21:47 | -26 | 24 | 0.80 | DWDLL |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 240 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Orlando Pirates1.93
- 2Mamelodi Sundowns1.90
- 3Golden Arrows1.13
- 4Kaizer Chiefs1.10
- 5AmaZulu1.07
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Orlando Pirates0.40
- 2Kaizer Chiefs0.63
- 3Polokwane City0.70
- 4Mamelodi Sundowns0.70
- 5Durban City0.87
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Marumo Gallants53%
- 2Mamelodi Sundowns50%
- 3Chippa United47%
- 4Richards Bay43%
- 5Orbit College43%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Orbit College47%
- 2Golden Arrows43%
- 3Chippa United43%
- 4Orlando Pirates40%
- 5Magesi37%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Orlando Pirates6.5
- 2Stellenbosch4.9
- 3Kaizer Chiefs4.8
- 4Mamelodi Sundowns4.7
- 5Polokwane City4.6
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 29 | 2.12 | 0.81 | +1.32 | 62 | 69 | +7 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 1.78 | 0.90 | +0.87 | 58 | 68 | +10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 1.69 | 1.08 | +0.61 | 53 | 54 | +1 |
| 4 | Stellenbosch | 30 | 1.28 | 1.25 | +0.04 | 42 | 37 | -5 |
| 5 | Sekhukhune United | 28 | 1.39 | 1.33 | +0.05 | 40 | 38 | -2 |
| 6 | Polokwane City | 29 | 1.36 | 1.40 | -0.04 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 7 | Durban City | 29 | 1.22 | 1.32 | -0.09 | 39 | 36 | -3 |
| 8 | Magesi | 26 | 1.37 | 1.30 | +0.07 | 37 | 20 | -17 |
| 9 | Siwelele | 27 | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.10 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 10 | Richards Bay | 28 | 1.35 | 1.51 | -0.16 | 36 | 30 | -6 |
| 11 | Marumo Gallants | 29 | 1.22 | 1.50 | -0.28 | 35 | 24 | -11 |
| 12 | Golden Arrows | 29 | 1.31 | 1.60 | -0.28 | 35 | 38 | +3 |
| 13 | TS Galaxy | 28 | 1.32 | 1.63 | -0.31 | 34 | 28 | -6 |
| 14 | AmaZulu | 28 | 1.04 | 1.72 | -0.68 | 28 | 41 | +13 |
| 15 | Orbit College | 26 | 1.03 | 1.64 | -0.61 | 25 | 20 | -5 |
| 16 | Chippa United | 24 | 1.10 | 1.76 | -0.66 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 30
FAQ
How many teams play in Premier Soccer League?
The 2025/2026 season of Premier Soccer League includes 16 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 Premier Soccer League season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Premier Soccer League season runs from 9 August 2025 to 23 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Premier Soccer League season have?
The 2025/2026 Premier Soccer League season spans 30 matchweeks.
Who leads the Premier Soccer League table?
Orlando Pirates leads Premier Soccer League with 69 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Premier Soccer League?
Orlando Pirates has the strongest attack in Premier Soccer League, scoring 1.93 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Premier Soccer League?
Orlando Pirates concedes the fewest goals in Premier Soccer League, 0.40 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Premier Soccer League?
Premier Soccer League averages 2.02 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Premier Soccer League?
Over 2.5 lands in 30% of Premier Soccer League matches.
How often do both teams score in Premier Soccer League?
BTTS lands in 39% of Premier Soccer League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Premier Soccer League?
Home teams win 41% of matches in Premier Soccer League.