It’s a two-team race for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title between current log leaders Orlando Pirates and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
The two sides have distanced themselves from the chasing pack, and will just 11 matches remaining this season, they enjoy an 11-point lead over third-placed Sekhukhune United.
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There’s little to separate the Buccaneers and Masandawana with only goal difference keeping Orlando Pirates at the top of the table.
Updated Betway Premiership log
Orlando Pirates are looking for their first title – and fifth overall – since the 2011/12 season.
It’s been 5 038 days since the Soweto giants’ supporters last cheers a league title win.
However, for Mamelodi Sundowns, they are seeking a ninth-consecutive title – and a 16th overall – in what is the 30th season since the dawn of the professional era in 1996/97.
Remaining fixtures
So, who has the easier run-in to the end of the season?
The two sides don’t have to play one another again. The first clash between the sides ended in a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld on 1 November last year. The return fixture at FNB Stadium on 18 February this year ended in a 2-1 win for Mamelodi Sundowns.
Orlando Pirates have five of their 11 remaining fixtures at home, and six away from Orlando Stadium, while Mamelodi Sundowns have six at home and five away.
Both sides still need to play Kaizer Chiefs.
Should the race for the title come down to the final weekend of the season, on paper at least, Orlando Pirates appear to have the easier task against current second-from-bottom side Orbit College, while Mamelodi Sundowns will be up against seventh-ranked Polokwane City.
Orlando Pirates’ remaining matches
Wednesday, 11 March vs Richards Bay, Orlando Stadium – 19:30
Saturday, 14 March vs Siwelele FC, Orlando Stadium – 15:30
Sunday, 22 March vs TS Galaxy, Mbombela Stadium – 15:30
Tuesday, 7 April vs Golden Arrows, Orlando Stadium – 19:30
Friday, 10 April vs Richards Bay, Richards Bay Stadium – 19:30
Saturday, 18 April vs AmaZulu FC, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
Saturday, 25 April vs Kaizer Chiefs, FNB Stadium – 15:00
Tuesday, 5 May vs Stellenbosch FC, Athlone Stadium – 19:30
Saturday, 9 May vs Magesi FC, Seshego Stadium – 20:00
Saturday, 16 May vs Durban City, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
Saturday, 23 May vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 15:00
Mamelodi Sundowns’ remaining matches
Tuesday, 10 March vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 19:30
Tuesday, 17 March vs Marumo Gallants, Loftus Versfeld – 19:30
Tuesday, 7 April vs Durban City, Chatsworth Stadium – 19:30
Saturday, 11 April vs Stellenbosch FC, Loftus Versfeld – 17:30
Wednesday, 15 April vs Polokwane City, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium – 19:30
Saturday, 18 April vs Chippa United, Loftus Versfeld – 17:30
Saturday, 25 April vs Richards Bay, Princess Magogo Stadium – 17:30
Wednesday, 6 May vs Kaizer Chiefs, Loftus Versfeld – 19:30
Saturday, 9 May vs Siwelele FC, Lucas Moripe Stadium – 17:30
Saturday, 16 May vs TS Galaxy, Mbobela Stadium – 15:00
Saturday, 23 May vs Polokwane City, Loftus Versfeld – 15:00
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