Kaizer Chiefs took the lead in the 63rd minute when Langelihle Phili finished from close range. Mamleodi Sundowns responded 13 minutes later through Cassius Mailula, who headed home with his first touch of the game.
Brandon Petersen produced a crucial save to deny Marcello Allende from close range as Sundowns pushed for the winner. Kaizer Chiefs held firm during the closing stages, with neither side able to find a decisive second goal as the points were shared.
Follow our minute-by-minute LIVE UPDATES from the thrilling encounter below.
90′⚽️ Game over. The referee blows the whistle three times.Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 Mamelodi
3′ minutes of stoppage time is added.
89′⚽️ Ndlovu’s scuffed shot sails over Petersen’s goal.
87′⚽️ Yellow card. Bennet Mokoena for a horrible tackle on Chislett.
85′⚽️ Chislett cross is blocked by Johannes before it gets to Duba.
76′⚽️ Goal! Mailula scored with his first touch of the game. A header from the six yard box. Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns!
74′⚽️ Big save. Petersen denies Allende from three yards. 72′⚽️
72′⚽️ Yellow card. Matthews is booked for hacking Mthethwa.
71′⚽️ Yellow card. Kwinika is booked for a rough lunge on Matthews.
63′⚽️ Goal! Phili finishes from close range! Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns!
62′⚽️ Modiba’s freekick goes wide of goal.
SECOND HALF: KAIZER CHIEFS 0-0 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
45′ ⚽️ Half time. The referee blows for the break. Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns.
44′ ⚽️ Yellow card. Aubaas is cautioned for a rough high challenge on Maboe.
40′ ⚽️ Miguel’s header is saved by Williams. It is still Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns.
38′ ⚽️ Aubaas takes a volley from the edge of the box but it is too high.
33′ ⚽️ Yellow card. Moloisane is booked for handling Leon.
30′ ⚽️ Aubaas takes a shot that flies over the bar! The score remains Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns.
24′ ⚽️ Yellow card. Miguel is booked for a foul on Van Wyk.
22′ ⚽️ Sundowns take control as Chiefs drop back into a midblock.
18′ ⚽️ Played is paused. Both sides’ players scuffle on the center line.
9′⚽️ Van Wyk puts a dangerous ball for Mkhulise on the right channel but Amakhosi defence recover well.
7′⚽️ Amakhosi break on the left but Baartman’s cross fails to find Phili. Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns.
3′ ⚽️ Monyane’s catches Modiba for the first foul of the game.
1′ ⚽️ Kick Off. We’re underway at the FNB Stadium!
KAIZER CHIEFS AND MAMELODI SUNDOWNS STARTING LINE UPS
- Kaizer Chiefs starting line up: Petersen, Monyane, Miguel, Kwinika, Moloisane, Mthethwa, Maboe, Ndlovu, Mmodi, Baartman, Phili. Substitutes: Leaner, Solomons, Mtasingwa, Velebayi, Shabalala, Vilakazi, Ngcobo, Chislett, Duba.
- Mamelodi Sundowns starting line up: Williams, Kekana, Johannes, Mudau, Modiba, Aubass, Allende, Mkhulise, Van Wyk, Matthews, Leon. Substitutes: Goss, Mvala, Lunga, Ndlovu, Kekana, B Mokoena, Zwane, Mailula, Mothiba.
MOST RECENT MEETINGS
Recent meetings between the two giants have been tightly contested, with neither side able to claim league bragging rights.
The first 2025/26 season meeting ended goalless at FNB Stadium on 27 August 2025. Kaizer Chiefs produced a disciplined defensive display to hold Mamelodi Sundowns to a 0-0 draw.
The return fixture at Loftus Versfeld Stadium also ended level. Flávio Silva put Kaizer Chiefs ahead before Brayan León restored parity for Mamelodi Sundowns in a 1-1 draw.
The last time this heavyweight clash produced a winner came in the 2024/25 Nedbank Cup semifinal.
Lucas Ribeiro Costa gave Mamelodi Sundowns the lead at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Wandile Duba equalised in the 57th minute before Ashley Du Preez completed a dramatic comeback.
The 2-1 victory sent Kaizer Chiefs into the Nedbank Cup final.