Match summary
Marumo Gallants FC had gone 14 matches without a win before this one.
Marumo Gallants FC vs Polokwane CityResult, Lineups & H2H
2026/2027Match Timeline
Man of the Match
85'Yellow Card
Polokwane City
73'Yellow Card
Polokwane City
59'Substitution
Polokwane City
46'Substitution
Polokwane City
45'+2Yellow Card
Marumo Gallants FC
45'+2Yellow Card
Mlungisi Sikakane
Marumo Gallants FC
27'Yellow Card
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Polokwane City
Match Statistics
Statistics of the Game
Polokwane City
63%Ball Possession37%
16Shots Total8
4Shots On Target3
5Corners2
9Fouls14
1Yellow Cards3
0Offsides3
1Saves3
449Passes266
8Shots Off Target2
136Attacks108
85Dangerous Attacks60
4Shots Inside Box4
12Shots Outside Box4
2Goals2
20Free Kicks9
4Shots Blocked3
4Substitutions5
12Tackles17
1Assists1
341Accurate Passes153
21Total Crosses11
1Accurate Crosses1
13Interceptions18
49Duels Won46
1Big Chances Created2
1Big Chances Missed1
Team Lineups
Manager: Phuti Mohafe
Starting XI
30
EL
Emile Lako37
NR
Nelson Ralenkoane44
MS
Mlungisi Sikakane11
TD
Thapelo Dhludhlu27
MS
Moremi Seketso31
KE
Kelvin EtemesiSubstitutes
8
SM
Simo Mbhele9
OM
Onke Moletshe16
KM
Kagiso MlamboManager: Willy Machete Moloto
Starting XI
60
AN
Ayanda Ngwenya42
SM
Surprise Semangele Manthosi5
MM
Mpho Mvundlela36
JM
Juan Adrian Mutudza44
TM
Tidimalo MolokwaneSubstitutes
22
ER
Edwin Ramaja25
KS
Keorapetse Sebone28
LM
Lucky Mahlatse Malatsi35
BM
Banele Mnguni40
LM
Lindokuhle Mathebula47
MB
Monty Batlhabane48
AM
A. MashelePlayer Stats
| Player | Rating | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90' | 0 | 0 | 1/5 | 76(76%) | 1 | 7/12 | ||
| 69' | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 26(81%) | 1 | 5/9 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 57(85%) | 1 | 6/14 | ||
Mlungisi Sikakane DF | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 42(95%) | 1 | 5/6 | |
 K. Ncube DF | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 42(71%) | 3 | 4/8 | |
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 33(65%) | - | 7/10 | ||
| 21' | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 12(75%) | - | 1/2 | ||
| 5' | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | - | - | ||
Onke Moletshe MF | 21' | 0 | 0 | - | 11(82%) | - | 0/2 | |
| 31' | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 13(62%) | - | 0/2 | ||
Thapelo Dhludhlu MF | 59' | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 18(89%) | 1 | 2/9 | |
Moremi Seketso MF | - | 69' | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 32(76%) | 2 | 4/7 |
Shots Total3 On Target0 Off Target1 Blocked2 Passes Total32 Accurate24 Accuracy76% Key Passes1 Long Balls3 Through Balls0 Defense Tackles2 Tackles Won1 Interceptions2 Clearances1 Ball Recovery4 Duels Total7 Won4 Lost3 Won %57% Aerials Won0 Ground Won0 Possession Touches49 Dribbles1/1 Dispossessed1 Other Fouls0 Fouls Drawn1 Chances Created0 Crosses0/0 | ||||||||
Emile Lako GK | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 30(61%) | - | - |
Shots Total0 On Target0 Off Target0 Blocked0 Passes Total30 Accurate18 Accuracy61% Key Passes0 Long Balls14 Through Balls0 Defense Tackles0 Tackles Won0 Interceptions0 Clearances1 Ball Recovery5 Duels Total0 Won0 Lost0 Won %0% Aerials Won0 Ground Won0 Possession Touches34 Dribbles0/0 Dispossessed0 Other Fouls0 Fouls Drawn0 Chances Created0 Crosses0/0 | ||||||||
Kelvin Etemesi FW | - | 85' | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 16(87%) | 1 | 3/8 |
Shots Total1 On Target0 Off Target1 Blocked0 Passes Total16 Accurate14 Accuracy87% Key Passes2 Long Balls0 Through Balls0 Defense Tackles1 Tackles Won0 Interceptions0 Clearances0 Ball Recovery1 Duels Total8 Won3 Lost5 Won %38% Aerials Won0 Ground Won0 Possession Touches26 Dribbles1/1 Dispossessed1 Other Fouls3 Fouls Drawn1 Chances Created2 Crosses0/1 | ||||||||
Nelson Ralenkoane DF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 40(70%) | 1 | 5/6 |
Shots Total0 On Target0 Off Target0 Blocked0 Passes Total40 Accurate27 Accuracy70% Key Passes0 Long Balls11 Through Balls0 Defense Tackles1 Tackles Won0 Interceptions2 Clearances10 Ball Recovery1 Duels Total6 Won5 Lost1 Won %83% Aerials Won2 Ground Won0 Possession Touches58 Dribbles0/0 Dispossessed0 Other Fouls1 Fouls Drawn3 Chances Created0 Crosses0/1 | ||||||||
Marumo Gallants FC vs Polokwane City — computed insights
| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marumo Gallants FC | 15 | L3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2/15 | 3-8 |
| Polokwane City | 15 | D1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5/15 | 7-9 |
- D0-0 vs Stellenbosch2026-05-23
- D0-0 vs Kruger United2026-08-11
- L1-3 @ Stellenbosch2026-08-14
- L0-2 @ Mamelodi Sundowns2026-08-19
- L2-3 vs TS Galaxy2026-08-25
- W2-1 @ Richards Bay2026-08-02
- L2-3 @ Mamelodi Sundowns2026-08-08
- D3-3 vs Stellenbosch2026-08-11
- L0-2 @ Sekhukhune United2026-08-15
- D0-0 vs Milford2026-08-26
- Meetings on record
- 6
- Period covered
- 2019-01-23 – 2026-05-16
- Marumo Gallants FC wins
- 2
- Draws
- 3
- Polokwane City wins
- 1
- Avg goals per meeting
- 2.17
- Over 2.5 goals
- 33%
- Both teams scored
- 67%
- Home side won
- 17%share of all meetings won by whichever club hosted
- Last 5 meetings
- 1W 3D 1L (Marumo Gallants FC view)
- Avg goals, last 5 vs all-time
- 2 vs 2.17
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | Polokwane City | 1-1 | Marumo Gallants FC |
| 2025-08-31 | Marumo Gallants FC | 1-1 | Polokwane City |
| 2025-02-23 | Marumo Gallants FC | 0-0 | Polokwane City |
| 2024-12-15 | Polokwane City | 1-0 | Marumo Gallants FC |
| 2024-10-19 | Polokwane City | 2-3 | Marumo Gallants FC |
| Team | Pos | Pld | Pts | GD | Form | Form rank | Form vs pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marumo Gallants FC | 15 | 4 | 1 | -5 | DLLL | 15 | 0 |
| Polokwane City | 11 | 4 | 5 | -1 | WDLD | 9 | +2 |
- Points gap
- 4 ptsMarumo Gallants FC 1 · Polokwane City 5
- Positions
- #15 vs #11
- Goals per game
- 0.75/2 vs 1.25/1.5scored/conceded per game · league average 1.17
Previous Meetings
Previous Meetings
Last 6 matches
Goals
7-6
Total matches
6Recent matches (5/6)
Head to Head
Head to Head
Last 6 matches
2
Marumo Gallants FC wins
3
Draws
1
Polokwane City wins
Goals Scored
7 - 6