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; Orlando Pirates lead the table with 13 points. The average is 2.28 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 44% 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, 39 Premier Soccer League matches have been completed. Orlando Pirates leads the table with 13 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.28. BTTS: 44%. Over 2.5: 36%. Clean-sheet matches: 56%.
Result split
Home wins: 33%. Draws: 44%. Away wins: 23%.
Team rankings
Mamelodi Sundowns has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.60. Both teams scored in 100% of Richards Bay's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Orlando Pirates | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:1 | +11 | 13 | 2.60 | WDWWW |
| 2 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13:5 | +8 | 13 | 2.60 | WDWWW |
| 3 |  AmaZulu | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | +1 | 10 | 2.00 | WDWLW |
| 4 |  Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:4 | +4 | 8 | 2.00 | WWDD |
| 5 |  Milford | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 8 | 1.33 | WWDLD |
| 6 |  Sekhukhune United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 7 | 1.40 | WLWLD |
| 7 |  Golden Arrows | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1:0 | +1 | 6 | 1.50 | DDDW |
| 8 |  Durban City | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3:2 | +1 | 6 | 1.20 | LDDWD |
| 9 |  TS Galaxy | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 0 | 6 | 1.20 | DLDWD |
| 10 |  Polokwane City | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7:8 | -1 | 6 | 1.20 | WDLDD |
| 11 |  Stellenbosch | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 0 | 5 | 1.00 | LDWLD |
| 12 |  Chippa United | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2:5 | -3 | 4 | 0.80 | DDLDD |
| 13 |  Richards Bay | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 3 | 0.60 | LDDDL |
| 14 |  Siwelele | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | -3 | 2 | 0.50 | DLLD |
| 15 |  Marumo Gallants | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:10 | -5 | 2 | 0.40 | DLLLD |
| 16 |  Kruger United | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:11 | -9 | 1 | 0.20 | LDLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 39 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 Sundowns2.60
- 2Orlando Pirates2.40
- 3Kaizer Chiefs2.00
- 4AmaZulu1.60
- 5Polokwane City1.40
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Golden Arrows0.00
- 2Orlando Pirates0.20
- 3Durban City0.40
- 4Sekhukhune United0.80
- 5Milford0.83
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Richards Bay100%
- 2Kaizer Chiefs75%
- 3Polokwane City60%
- 4AmaZulu60%
- 5TS Galaxy60%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Polokwane City60%
- 2TS Galaxy60%
- 3Marumo Gallants60%
- 4Kruger United60%
- 5Richards Bay60%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Siwelele7.5
- 2Golden Arrows7.3
- 3Richards Bay6.0
- 4Marumo Gallants5.8
- 5Durban City5.8
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 Close to 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 Seema7.48
- 3Tylo Jordan Sanger7.42
- 4Brayan Léon Muñiz7.33
- 5Oswin Reagan Appollis7.31
- 6Sipho Chaine7.24
- 7Moses Mthembu7.22
- 8Kyle Jurgens7.20
Most minutes
- 1Sipho Chaine450
- 2Lebone Seema450
- 3Ronwen Williams450
- 4Olwethu Cele450
- 5Fredrick Asare450
- 6John Managa Mokone439
- 7Jean Lwamba419
- 8Kamogelo Sebelebele409
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 | 5 | 1.96 | 1.02 | +0.94 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| 2 | Milford | 6 | 1.49 | 1.31 | +0.18 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 5 | 1.84 | 1.29 | +0.54 | 8 | 13 | +5 |
| 4 | Durban City | 5 | 1.70 | 1.31 | +0.38 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| 5 | Sekhukhune United | 5 | 1.34 | 1.07 | +0.27 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| 6 | Marumo Gallants | 5 | 1.64 | 1.44 | +0.20 | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| 7 | Siwelele | 4 | 1.75 | 1.05 | +0.70 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| 8 | Richards Bay | 5 | 1.52 | 1.68 | -0.16 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| 9 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | 1.48 | 1.12 | +0.36 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| 10 | Golden Arrows | 4 | 1.49 | 1.56 | -0.07 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 11 | Kruger United | 5 | 1.38 | 1.63 | -0.25 | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| 12 | Stellenbosch | 5 | 0.97 | 1.23 | -0.26 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 13 | Polokwane City | 5 | 1.08 | 1.65 | -0.56 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 14 | Chippa United | 5 | 1.06 | 1.71 | -0.65 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 15 | TS Galaxy | 5 | 1.10 | 1.79 | -0.69 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 16 | AmaZulu | 5 | 1.06 | 1.84 | -0.78 | 5 | 10 | +5 |
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?
Orlando Pirates leads Premier Soccer League with 13 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Premier Soccer League?
Mamelodi Sundowns has the strongest attack in Premier Soccer League, scoring 2.60 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Premier Soccer League?
Golden Arrows concedes the fewest goals in Premier Soccer League, 0.00 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Premier Soccer League?
Premier Soccer League averages 2.28 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Premier Soccer League?
Over 2.5 lands in 36% of Premier Soccer League matches.
How often do both teams score in Premier Soccer League?
BTTS lands in 44% of Premier Soccer League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Premier Soccer League?
Home teams win 33% 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 5 goals.