Premier Soccer League 2026/2027
South AfricaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is a football league from South Africa that we track match by match. 16 teams are competing in the 2026/2027 season; Mamelodi Sundowns lead the table with 23 points. The average is 2.29 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 45% of matches. The campaign runs from 1 August 2026 to 22 May 2027.
Premier Soccer League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 65 Premier Soccer League matches have been completed. Mamelodi Sundowns leads the table with 23 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.29. BTTS: 45%. Over 2.5: 35%. Clean-sheet matches: 55%.
Result split
Home wins: 32%. Draws: 37%. Away wins: 31%.
Team rankings
Mamelodi Sundowns has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.56. Both teams scored in 88% of Richards Bay's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 23:8 | +15 | 23 | 2.56 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Orlando Pirates | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19:1 | +18 | 22 | 2.75 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  AmaZulu | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | +4 | 19 | 2.38 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Milford | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11:6 | +5 | 15 | 1.67 | LDWDW |
| 5 |  Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 13:8 | +5 | 14 | 1.75 | DWDDD |
| 6 |  Sekhukhune United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9:8 | +1 | 14 | 1.75 | LDDWW |
| 7 |  Stellenbosch | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:8 | +1 | 10 | 1.25 | LDDWD |
| 8 |  Golden Arrows | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 8 | 1.00 | WLDDL |
| 9 |  Chippa United | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 8 | 1.00 | DDDWL |
| 10 |  Durban City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 7 | 0.88 | WDLDL |
| 11 |  Polokwane City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 7 | 0.88 | DDDLL |
| 12 |  Kruger United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4:12 | -8 | 7 | 0.88 | LLWLW |
| 13 |  TS Galaxy | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:12 | -5 | 6 | 0.75 | WDLLL |
| 14 |  Siwelele | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:13 | -6 | 6 | 0.75 | DLLDW |
| 15 |  Richards Bay | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9:21 | -12 | 3 | 0.38 | DLLLL |
| 16 |  Marumo Gallants | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6:15 | -9 | 2 | 0.25 | LDLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 65 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
- 1Mamelodi Sundowns2.56
- 2Orlando Pirates2.38
- 3Kaizer Chiefs1.63
- 4AmaZulu1.50
- 5Milford1.22
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Orlando Pirates0.13
- 2Golden Arrows0.50
- 3Milford0.67
- 4Chippa United0.88
- 5Durban City0.88
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Richards Bay88%
- 2Kaizer Chiefs75%
- 3Mamelodi Sundowns67%
- 4Stellenbosch50%
- 5Polokwane City50%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Richards Bay75%
- 2Mamelodi Sundowns56%
- 3TS Galaxy50%
- 4Marumo Gallants50%
- 5Polokwane City38%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Golden Arrows5.9
- 2Richards Bay5.9
- 3Orlando Pirates5.8
- 4Siwelele5.5
- 5Durban City5.4
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Premier Soccer League sits Close to average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Below average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Ayanda Jiyane7.79
- 2Lebone Seema7.49
- 3Tylo Jordan Sanger7.42
- 4Oswin Reagan Appollis7.31
- 5Nkosikhona Radebe7.30
- 6Moses Mthembu7.24
- 7Sipho Chaine7.20
- 8Marcelo Ivan Allende Bravo7.19
Most minutes
- 1Ronwen Williams810
- 2Olwethu Cele787
- 3Ayabulela Maxwele720
- 4Manuel Kambala720
- 5Goodman Mosele720
- 6Abbubaker Mobara720
- 7Stanley Bobo Nwabali720
- 8Sipho Chaine720
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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | 2.03 | 1.00 | +1.03 | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | 1.82 | 1.15 | +0.67 | 14 | 22 | +8 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | 1.60 | 1.13 | +0.47 | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| 4 | Milford | 8 | 1.50 | 1.32 | +0.18 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 5 | Durban City | 8 | 1.61 | 1.51 | +0.10 | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| 6 | Golden Arrows | 8 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 0.00 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| 7 | Sekhukhune United | 8 | 1.29 | 1.29 | -0.01 | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| 8 | Siwelele | 8 | 1.41 | 1.42 | -0.01 | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| 9 | Marumo Gallants | 8 | 1.38 | 1.43 | -0.04 | 11 | 2 | -9 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch | 8 | 1.07 | 1.27 | -0.20 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 11 | Kruger United | 7 | 1.47 | 1.56 | -0.09 | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| 12 | Polokwane City | 8 | 1.21 | 1.60 | -0.38 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| 13 | AmaZulu | 8 | 1.21 | 1.71 | -0.50 | 9 | 19 | +10 |
| 14 | Richards Bay | 6 | 1.60 | 1.63 | -0.04 | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| 15 | TS Galaxy | 8 | 1.11 | 1.80 | -0.68 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| 16 | Chippa United | 7 | 1.12 | 1.70 | -0.58 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
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
Matches
FAQ
How many teams play in Premier Soccer League?
The 2026/2027 season of Premier Soccer League includes 16 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Premier Soccer League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Premier Soccer League season runs from 1 August 2026 to 22 May 2027.
Who leads the Premier Soccer League table?
Mamelodi Sundowns leads Premier Soccer League with 23 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Premier Soccer League?
Mamelodi Sundowns has the strongest attack in Premier Soccer League, scoring 2.56 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Premier Soccer League?
Orlando Pirates concedes the fewest goals in Premier Soccer League, 0.13 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Premier Soccer League?
Premier Soccer League averages 2.29 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Premier Soccer League?
Over 2.5 lands in 35% of Premier Soccer League matches.
How often do both teams score in Premier Soccer League?
BTTS lands in 45% of Premier Soccer League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Premier Soccer League?
Home teams win 32% of matches in Premier Soccer League.
Who is the top scorer in Premier Soccer League?
Thandolwenkosi Methuseli Ngwenya leads the recorded scoring table in Premier Soccer League for 2026/2027 with 8 goals.