National First Division South Africa 2026/2027
Dates
20.08.2026
- 09.05.2027
Category
South Africa
Participants
16
South African Championship Stat
Matches played
24/240
10%
Home Wins
10
42%
Draws
5
20%
Home Lost
9
38%
Over 1.5 goals
54%
Over 2.5 goals
29%
Goals
45
Goals per match
1.88
Goals per match (Home)
0.92
Goals per match (Away)
0.96
Both team scored
42%
Under 2.5
71%
Live matches
Venda - Upington City
LIVE
6'
Venda
0
:
1
Upington City
University of Pretoria - Orbit College
LIVE
20'
University of Pretoria
0
:
0
Orbit College
Lerumo Lions - Casric Stars FC
LIVE
16'
Lerumo Lions
0
:
0
Casric Stars FC
0
:
1
Upington City
University of Pretoria - Orbit College
LIVE
20'
University of Pretoria
0
:
0
Orbit College
Lerumo Lions - Casric Stars FC
LIVE
16'
Lerumo Lions
0
:
0
Casric Stars FC
Results
Season 2026/2027
Season 2025/2026
Season 2024/2025
Season 2023/2024
Season 2022/2023
Season 2021/2022
Season 2020/2021
Season 2019/2020
Season 2018/2019
Season 2017/2018
Season 2016/2017
Season 2015/2016
Season 2014/2015
Season 2013/2014
Season 2012/2013
Season 2011/2012
Season 2010/2011
Season 2009/2010
Season 2008/2009
Season 2007/2008
Regular Season
Orbit College - Lerumo Lions
08 sep 2026, 09:00
Orbit College
1
:
2
Lerumo Lions
Cape Town City FC - Hungry Lions FC
06 sep 2026, 09:00
Cape Town City FC
2
:
1
Hungry Lions FC
The Bees - Gomora United
06 sep 2026, 09:00
The Bees
0
:
1
Gomora United
Leicesterford - Magesi FC
05 sep 2026, 09:00
Leicesterford
1
:
3
Magesi FC
NWU Soccer Institute - Hope
05 sep 2026, 09:00
NWU Soccer Institute
0
:
1
Hope
Upington City - Highbury
05 sep 2026, 09:00
Upington City
0
:
1
Highbury
Venda - University of Pretoria
05 sep 2026, 09:00
Venda
0
:
2
University of Pretoria
Casric Stars FC - Midlands Wand.
04 sep 2026, 09:00
Casric Stars FC
1
:
0
Midlands Wand.
Cape Town City FC - Leicesterford
02 sep 2026, 09:00
Cape Town City FC
1
:
1
Leicesterford
Lerumo Lions - NWU Soccer Institute
29 aug 2026, 09:00
Lerumo Lions
2
:
0
NWU Soccer Institute
1
:
2
Lerumo Lions
Cape Town City FC - Hungry Lions FC
06 sep 2026, 09:00
Cape Town City FC
2
:
1
Hungry Lions FC
The Bees - Gomora United
06 sep 2026, 09:00
The Bees
0
:
1
Gomora United
Leicesterford - Magesi FC
05 sep 2026, 09:00
Leicesterford
1
:
3
Magesi FC
NWU Soccer Institute - Hope
05 sep 2026, 09:00
NWU Soccer Institute
0
:
1
Hope
Upington City - Highbury
05 sep 2026, 09:00
Upington City
0
:
1
Highbury
Venda - University of Pretoria
05 sep 2026, 09:00
Venda
0
:
2
University of Pretoria
Casric Stars FC - Midlands Wand.
04 sep 2026, 09:00
Casric Stars FC
1
:
0
Midlands Wand.
Cape Town City FC - Leicesterford
02 sep 2026, 09:00
Cape Town City FC
1
:
1
Leicesterford
Lerumo Lions - NWU Soccer Institute
29 aug 2026, 09:00
Lerumo Lions
2
:
0
NWU Soccer Institute
National First Division South Africa Top Players
| № | Player | Team | Player Goals / Team Goals | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Leletu Skelem
|
Casric Stars FC
|
2
4
|
50% |
| 2 |
Rai Vloet
|
Cape Town City FC
|
1
4
|
25% |
| 3 |
Kayden Francis
|
Cape Town City FC
|
1
4
|
25% |
| 4 |
Nyakala Raphadu
|
Magesi FC
|
1
5
|
20% |
Winners of National First Division South Africa
Season
Champion
National First Division South Africa 2024/2025
Durban City
National First Division South Africa 2023/2024
Magesi FC
National First Division South Africa 2022/2023
Polokwane City
National First Division South Africa 2021/2022
Richards Bay
National First Division South Africa 2020/2021
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandil
National First Division South Africa Latest News
Football news
Cape Town City reportedly 'reject' Polish offer for sensational midfielder Emile Witbooi
Football news
National First Division Champions Kruger United confirmed as Motsepe Foundation Champions
Football news
Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town City announces Miguel Timm as their new signing
National First Division
| Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Also known as | GladAfrica Championship, Motsepe Foundation Championship |
| Year of foundation | 1985 |
| Country | South Africa |
| League level | Second |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Format | Double round-robin |
| Season starts | Usually August |
| Duration | Approximately 9 months |
| Organizer | South African Football Association (SAFA) |
| League official website | https://www.safa.net/ |
| Qualifier for | Promotion to Premier Soccer League (PSL) |
| Related competitions | Nedbank Cup (qualification for teams below a certain league position) |
| Known teams | Magesi FC, University of Pretoria, Baroka FC, Maritzburg United |
| Where to watch, broadcast | Limited broadcasts, mainly on SuperSport |
| Previous winner | Richards Bay FC (2022-2023 season) |
| List of sponsors | GladAfrica |
