Match summary
Richards Bay had gone 8 matches without a win before this one. Only 14% of their 7 previous meetings had three or more goals.
Richards Bay vs Kaizer ChiefsResult, Lineups & H2H
2026/2027Match Timeline
Man of the Match
Goal!
2-1
Nqaba Xulu
39'·Richards Bay
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Goal!
1-0
Nqaba Xulu
8'·Richards Bay
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Match Statistics
Statistics of the Game
Kaizer Chiefs
28%Ball Possession72%
13Shots Total21
5Shots On Target8
3Corners5
11Fouls12
4Yellow Cards1
5Offsides2
6Saves4
259Passes653
6Shots Off Target8
40Attacks74
32Dangerous Attacks61
3Shots Inside Box11
10Shots Outside Box10
2Goals2
12Free Kicks10
2Shots Blocked5
3Substitutions5
18Tackles12
1Assists0
191Accurate Passes582
9Total Crosses23
2Accurate Crosses7
14Interceptions11
40Duels Won38
1Big Chances Created3
0Big Chances Missed2
Team Lineups
Manager: Ronnie Gabriel
Starting XI
15
MN
Mehluleli Ndelu3
SM
S. Mntungwa27
NX
Nqaba Xulu77
LK
Luyanda KhumaloSubstitutes
2
SJ
S. Jali19
SN
Siyabonga Nzama31
OM
Olwethu Mbambo32
SM
Siphesihle Mtshali35
TN
Thabisa Ndelu53
SS
Sanele SimelaneManager: Fernando Da Cruz
Starting XI
11
LB
Luke BaartmanSubstitutes
22
AB
Adolf Bitegeko35
FA
Faiz AbrahamsPlayer Stats
| Player | Rating | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nqaba Xulu FW | 74' | 2 | 0 | 2/4 | 9(57%) | 1 | 3/7 | |
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 23(67%) | - | - | ||
| 90' | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | 25(75%) | 1 | 5/9 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 17(100%) | 4 | 6/10 | ||
Luyanda Khumalo FW | 81' | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 25(75%) | 2 | 3/10 | |
| 17' | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 8(88%) | - | 1/1 | ||
S. Mntungwa MF | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 19(77%) | 2 | 3/6 | |
| 9' | 0 | 0 | - | 5(100%) | - | 1/1 | ||
| 73' | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 20(65%) | 1 | 1/9 | ||
| 16' | 0 | 0 | - | 8(75%) | 1 | 3/6 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 21(67%) | 4 | 7/12 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 25(88%) | - | 1/2 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 27(88%) | 1 | 5/6 | ||
Mehluleli Ndelu DF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 27(76%) | 1 | 3/3 |
Shots Total0 On Target0 Off Target0 Blocked0 Passes Total27 Accurate19 Accuracy76% Key Passes0 Long Balls11 Through Balls0 Defense Tackles1 Tackles Won1 Interceptions0 Clearances11 Ball Recovery1 Duels Total3 Won3 Lost0 Won %100% Aerials Won1 Ground Won0 Possession Touches40 Dribbles0/0 Dispossessed0 Other Fouls0 Fouls Drawn1 Chances Created0 Crosses0/0 | ||||||||
Richards Bay vs Kaizer Chiefs — computed insights
| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Bay | 15 | D2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3/15 | 4-6 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 15 | D1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7/15 | 7-5 |
- D1-1 vs Sekhukhune United2026-05-16
- L0-1 @ Magesi2026-05-23
- L1-2 vs Polokwane City2026-08-02
- D1-1 @ Chippa United2026-08-11
- D1-1 @ Durban City2026-08-15
- L1-2 @ Elche2026-07-18
- W3-1 @ Kruger United2026-08-01
- L0-1 vs Golden Arrows2026-08-09
- W2-0 vs Sekhukhune United2026-08-12
- D1-1 vs Mamelodi Sundowns2026-08-15
- Meetings on record
- 7
- Period covered
- 2023-03-04 – 2026-03-03
- Richards Bay wins
- 3
- Draws
- 0
- Kaizer Chiefs wins
- 4
- Avg goals per meeting
- 1.43
- Over 2.5 goals
- 14%
- Both teams scored
- 14%
- Home side won
- 86%share of all meetings won by whichever club hosted
- Last 5 meetings
- 3W 0D 2L (Richards Bay view)
- Avg goals, last 5 vs all-time
- 1.6 vs 1.43
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Richards Bay | 1-0 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2025-08-19 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1-0 | Richards Bay |
| 2025-03-16 | Richards Bay | 2-0 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2024-11-27 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2-1 | Richards Bay |
| 2024-04-21 | Richards Bay | 1-0 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| Team | Pos | Pld | Pts | GD | Form | Form rank | Form vs pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Bay | 13 | 3 | 2 | -1 | LDD | 13 | 0 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | WWD | 2 | 0 |
- Points gap
- 5 ptsRichards Bay 2 · Kaizer Chiefs 7
- Positions
- #13 vs #2
- Goals per game
- 1/1.33 vs 2/0.67scored/conceded per game · league average 1.14
Previous Meetings
Previous Meetings
Last 7 matches
Goals
5-5
Total matches
7Head to Head
Head to Head
Last 7 matches
3
Richards Bay wins
0
Draws
4
Kaizer Chiefs wins
Goals Scored
5 - 5