Betway Premiership 2025/26. Fixtures and results of the opening round
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Saturday, August 9, the new season of the Betway Premiership kicked off. The opening day was not without surprises. Saleng and Orbit College suffered a narrow away defeat to AmaZulu, Magosi and Polokwane ended goalless, while Marumo, despite being down to ten men, secured a victory against Richards Bay. However, the biggest surprise came in Mdantsane, where Chippa United snatched a draw against reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Right after that, another surprise followed. Ouaddou made his debut at the helm of the “Buccaneers” in the Betway Premiership with a defeat to Sekhukhune. In the final match of the day, Sivelele handled Golden Arrows on their home turf. Pule’s goal and a brace from 20-year-old Magidigidi were answered by a single strike from Phillips for the visitors.
Sunday's matchday kicked off with TS Galaxy facing Durban City. Thanks to goals from Maseko and Mkhize early in the second half, the newcomer secured a rather unexpected victory. The first round concluded with Stellenbosch facing Kaizer Chiefs. The “Amakhosi” benefited from an early sending-off of their opponent, and soon after, Ngcobo found the net. Lilеpo sealed the victory by converting a late penalty.
Our team brings you the full fixture list, results, and standings for the Betway Premiership.
All kick-off times are in CET.
Betway Premiership. Round 1
- August 9
15:00 Richards Bay – Marumo Gallants 1:2
15:00 Polokwane City – Mаgеsi 0:0
15:00 AmaZulu – Orbit College 1:0
15:00 Chippa United – Mamelodi Sundowns 1:1
17:30 Orlando Pirates – Sekhukhune United 0:1
20:00 Sivelele – Golden Arrows 3:1
- August 10
15:00 TS Galaxy – Durban City 0:2
17:30 Stellenbosch – Kaizer Chiefs 0:2
