Match summary
Before kickoff, Orlando Pirates (38 points) and Mamelodi Sundowns (32 points) were first and second in the table.
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns in numbers
What stands outUpdated 2026-09-27
- This defeat ended Orlando Pirates's 14-match unbeaten run in the Premier League (South Africa).Run from 2025-08-20: 12W 2D; league matches of this season only.
FormLast 5 games, all competitions · latest on the right
Orlando Pirates4W 1D 0L
Orlando PiratesMamelodi Sundowns
13Pointsof 1510
11Goals scored8
1Goals conceded4
4Clean sheets2
4Scored in a row8
14Unbeaten in a row3
Head to head13 meetings · Jan 2018 – Nov 2025
- Orlando Pirates wins
- 3
- Draws
- 6
- Mamelodi Sundowns wins
- 4
2.15goals per meeting
62%both teams scored
38%3+ goals
23%won by the host
Last 5 meetingsOrlando Pirates 1W 3D 1L · 2.8 goals per game
Meetings
- Premier LeagueMamelodi Sundowns1-1Orlando Pirates
- MTN8 CupMamelodi Sundowns1-1Orlando Pirates
- MTN8 CupOrlando Pirates1-1Mamelodi Sundowns
- Premier LeagueOrlando Pirates2-1Mamelodi Sundowns
- Premier LeagueMamelodi Sundowns4-1Orlando Pirates
Show all 13 meetings
- Nedbank CupMamelodi Sundowns1-2Orlando Pirates
- Premier LeagueMamelodi Sundowns1-1Orlando Pirates
- MTN8 CupOrlando Pirates0-0Mamelodi Sundowns
- Premier LeagueOrlando Pirates0-1Mamelodi Sundowns
- MTN8 CupOrlando Pirates0-0Mamelodi Sundowns
- Premier LeagueOrlando Pirates0-3Mamelodi Sundowns
- Premier LeagueMamelodi Sundowns1-0Orlando Pirates
- Premier LeagueMamelodi Sundowns1-3Orlando Pirates
League table before kickoffRebuilt from 135 earlier results
Orlando PiratesMamelodi Sundowns
#1Position#2
38Points16 v 15 games32
+20Goal difference+17
1.56Scored per gameleague avg 0.961.6
0.31Conceded per game0.47
#1Form table position#2
Match Timeline
Man of the Match
Orlando PiratesMamelodi Sundowns
- Substitution · Orlando Pirates · Daniel Msendami · InOut: Y. Mbuthuma85'
- Substitution · Orlando Pirates · Deano van Rooyen · InOut: K. Sebelebele85'
- 79'Substitution · Mamelodi Sundowns · Divine Lunga · InOut: Aubrey Modiba
- 79'Substitution · Mamelodi Sundowns · Lebo Mothiba · InOut: Brayan León
- 78'Yellow Card · Mamelodi Sundowns · Brayan León
- Substitution · Orlando Pirates · Andre de Jong · InOut: Oswin Appollis74'
- 73'Substitution · Mamelodi Sundowns · K. Johannes · InOut: Khulumani Ndamane
- 72'Substitution · Mamelodi Sundowns · Themba Zwane · InOut: Tashreeq Matthews
- 72'Yellow Card · Mamelodi Sundowns · Tashreeq Matthews
- Substitution · Orlando Pirates · Tshepang Moremi · InOut: Patrick Maswanganyi66'
- 66'Substitution · Mamelodi Sundowns · Marcelo Allende · InOut: Nuno Santos
- 62'Yellow Card · Mamelodi Sundowns · Grant Kekana
- 59'Yellow Card · Mamelodi Sundowns · Jayden Adams
- Goal · Orlando Pirates · Patrick Maswanganyi1-247'
- 41'Goal · Mamelodi Sundowns · Brayan León0-2
- 37'Goal · Mamelodi Sundowns · Brayan León0-1
- 26'Yellow Card · Mamelodi Sundowns · Teboho Mokoena
- Yellow Card · Orlando Pirates · Nkosinathi Sibisi4'
Match Statistics
Match stats
Orlando PiratesMamelodi Sundowns
38%Ball Possession62%
7Shots Total8
5Shots On Target4
3Corners2
7Fouls18
1Yellow Cards5
8Offsides1
2Saves4
303Passes502
2Shots Off Target3
95Attacks112
63Dangerous Attacks52
5Shots Inside Box5
2Shots Outside Box3
1Goals2
17Free Kicks9
0Shots Blocked1
4Substitutions5
1Hit Woodwork1
10Tackles15
1Assists2
232Accurate Passes431
9Total Crosses7
2Accurate Crosses3
10Interceptions12
3Big Chances Created2
3Big Chances Missed0
Team Lineups
Lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Player Stats
| Player | Rating | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | 66' | 1 | 0 | 1/2 | 22(67%) | 1 | 3/6 | |
| 6.7 | 90' | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 24(91%) | 1 | 1/5 | |
| 6.7 | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 24(75%) | - | 1/1 | |
| 6.7 | 85' | 0 | 0 | - | 24(73%) | 6 | 8/10 | |
| 6.6 | 90' | 0 | 0 | 2/2 | 23(64%) | 1 | 5/8 | |
| 6.6 | 85' | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 12(75%) | - | 3/11 | |
| 6.6 | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 33(79%) | 1 | 2/5 | |
| 6.5 | 16' | 0 | 0 | - | 6(83%) | - | 1/2 | |
| 6.5 | 5' | 0 | 0 | - | 5(83%) | - | - | |
| 6.5 | 5' | 0 | 0 | - | 4(67%) | - | 1/2 | |
| 6.4 | 74' | 0 | 0 | - | 15(80%) | - | 1/6 | |
L. Seema DF | 6.4 | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 40(79%) | 1 | 2/3 |
| 6.4 | 24' | 0 | 0 | - | 3(67%) | - | 0/1 | |
| 6.3 | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 31(74%) | 1 | 6/12 | |
| 6.3 | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 37(84%) | 1 | 3/4 |