National First Division South Africa 2026/2027
Current stage: Regular Season
20.08.2026
- 09.05.2027
Category
South Africa
Participants
16
South African Championship Stat
Matches played
56/240
23%
Home Wins
21
38%
Draws
15
26%
Home Lost
20
36%
Over 1.5 goals
59%
Over 2.5 goals
29%
Goals
114
Goals per match
2.04
Goals per match (Home)
1.02
Goals per match (Away)
1.02
Both team scored
41%
Under 2.5
71%
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
Leicesterford - NWU Soccer Institute
17 oct 2026, 09:30
Leicesterford
0
:
1
NWU Soccer Institute
Upington City - Orbit College
17 oct 2026, 09:30
Upington City
2
:
0
Orbit College
University of Pretoria - Hungry Lions FC
17 oct 2026, 09:30
University of Pretoria
0
:
2
Hungry Lions FC
The Bees - Casric Stars FC
17 oct 2026, 09:30
The Bees
0
:
1
Casric Stars FC
Venda - Magesi FC
17 oct 2026, 09:30
Venda
1
:
3
Magesi FC
Highbury - Lerumo Lions
16 oct 2026, 09:30
Highbury
1
:
2
Lerumo Lions
Gomora United - Cape Town City FC
16 oct 2026, 09:30
Gomora United
2
:
3
Cape Town City FC
Hope - Midlands Wand.
15 oct 2026, 09:30
Hope
1
:
1
Midlands Wand.
Cape Town City FC - The Bees
13 oct 2026, 09:30
Cape Town City FC
3
:
1
The Bees
Gomora United - Upington City
11 oct 2026, 09:30
Gomora United
2
:
1
Upington City
0
:
1
NWU Soccer Institute
Upington City - Orbit College
17 oct 2026, 09:30
Upington City
2
:
0
Orbit College
University of Pretoria - Hungry Lions FC
17 oct 2026, 09:30
University of Pretoria
0
:
2
Hungry Lions FC
The Bees - Casric Stars FC
17 oct 2026, 09:30
The Bees
0
:
1
Casric Stars FC
Venda - Magesi FC
17 oct 2026, 09:30
Venda
1
:
3
Magesi FC
Highbury - Lerumo Lions
16 oct 2026, 09:30
Highbury
1
:
2
Lerumo Lions
Gomora United - Cape Town City FC
16 oct 2026, 09:30
Gomora United
2
:
3
Cape Town City FC
Hope - Midlands Wand.
15 oct 2026, 09:30
Hope
1
:
1
Midlands Wand.
Cape Town City FC - The Bees
13 oct 2026, 09:30
Cape Town City FC
3
:
1
The Bees
Gomora United - Upington City
11 oct 2026, 09:30
Gomora United
2
:
1
Upington City
Fixtures National First Division South Africa
Casric Stars FC - Highbury
23 oct 2026, 09:30
Casric Stars FC
-
:
-
Highbury
Midlands Wand. - Upington City
23 oct 2026, 09:30
Midlands Wand.
-
:
-
Upington City
Hope - The Bees
23 oct 2026, 09:30
Hope
-
:
-
The Bees
-
:
-
Highbury
Midlands Wand. - Upington City
23 oct 2026, 09:30
Midlands Wand.
-
:
-
Upington City
Hope - The Bees
23 oct 2026, 09:30
Hope
-
:
-
The Bees
South African Championship Table
| № | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | Diff | Form | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
|
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10-3 | 7 | 17 | |
|
2
|
|
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8-5 | 3 | 15 | |
|
3
|
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12-7 | 5 | 14 | |
|
4
|
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10-5 | 5 | 12 | |
|
5
|
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12-10 | 2 | 11 |
National First Division South Africa Top Players
| № | Player | Team | Player Goals / Team Goals | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Leletu Skelem
|
Casric Stars FC
|
3
8
|
38% |
| 2 |
Therlo Moosa
|
Cape Town City FC
|
2
12
|
17% |
| 3 |
Kagiso Ndlovu
|
Highbury
|
2
7
|
29% |
| 4 |
Kayden Francis
|
Cape Town City FC
|
2
12
|
17% |
| 5 |
Rai Vloet
|
Cape Town City FC
|
2
12
|
17% |
| 6 |
Nyakala Raphadu
|
Magesi FC
|
1
10
|
10% |
| 7 |
Aphelele Teto
|
University of Pretoria
|
1
7
|
14% |
| 8 |
Samuel Bafana Nana
|
Casric Stars FC
|
1
8
|
13% |
| 9 |
Santino Dilivio Smith
|
Hungry Lions FC
|
1
10
|
10% |
| 10 |
Gabriel Amato
|
Cape Town City FC
|
1
12
|
8% |
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
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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 |
