Match summary
Before kickoff, Richards Bay were 11th in the table but 2nd on points from the last five league games.
Marumo Gallants FC vs Richards BayResult, Lineups & H2H
2025/2026Match Timeline
Man of the Match
30'Substitution
Marumo Gallants FC
Match Statistics
Statistics of the Game
Richards Bay
51%Ball Possession49%
14Shots Total9
2Shots On Target2
8Corners5
10Fouls15
1Yellow Cards0
4Offsides3
2Saves1
388Passes364
5Shots Off Target5
76Attacks77
71Dangerous Attacks53
5Shots Inside Box5
9Shots Outside Box4
1Goals1
15Free Kicks10
7Shots Blocked2
3Substitutions2
1Hit Woodwork1
17Tackles18
1Assists0
308Accurate Passes283
27Total Crosses26
7Accurate Crosses4
10Interceptions13
59Duels Won58
1Big Chances Created0
Team Lineups
Manager: Jamil Benouahi
Starting XI
16
KM
K. Mlambo33
KM
Katekani Mhlongo8
SM
Simo MbheleSubstitutes
7
KS
Kamohelo Sithole20
EK
Edson Khumalo21
DJ
Doudy James27
TM
Teboho MotloungManager: Nick Olji
Starting XI
9
NB
N. BomeloSubstitutes
13
AM
A. Mdunge32
SM
Siphesihle Mtshali35
TN
T. Ndelu42
SM
Sithembiso Makhaye49
NM
Nkosiyethu Mkhabela53
SS
Sanele Simelane77
LK
Luyanda KhumaloPlayer Stats
| Player | Rating | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kamohelo Sithole MF | 60' | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 24(84%) | 2 | 4/10 | |
| 72' | 1 | 0 | 1/4 | 24(63%) | 1 | 5/11 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | 1/4 | 44(77%) | - | 5/14 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 48(77%) | 2 | 8/12 | ||
Edson Khumalo MF | 60' | 0 | 0 | - | 22(91%) | 2 | 7/10 | |
Simo Mbhele MF | 90' | 0 | 0 | 0/4 | 42(71%) | 5 | 9/15 | |
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 42(86%) | - | 5/7 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 25(88%) | 3 | 7/12 | ||
K. Mlambo GK | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 27(63%) | - | - | |
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 39(77%) | - | 3/6 | ||
| 90' | 0 | 0 | - | 29(86%) | - | 6/10 | ||
Teboho Motloung MF | 18' | 0 | 0 | - | 8(100%) | - | 0/3 | |
Katekani Mhlongo DF | 30' | 0 | 0 | - | 8(100%) | - | 0/1 | |
| 30' | 0 | 0 | - | 8(100%) | 2 | 2/6 |
Marumo Gallants FC vs Richards Bay — computed insights
| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marumo Gallants FC | 15 | D4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4/15 | 2-5 |
| Richards Bay | 15 | D2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9/15 | 5-3 |
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- W2-1 vs Stellenbosch2026-04-07
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- Meetings on record
- 4
- Period covered
- 2023-01-14 – 2025-08-09
- Marumo Gallants FC wins
- 1
- Draws
- 1
- Richards Bay wins
- 2
- Avg goals per meeting
- 2
- Over 2.5 goals
- 50%
- Both teams scored
- 50%
- Home side won
- 25%share of all meetings won by whichever club hosted
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-09 | Richards Bay | 1-2 | Marumo Gallants FC |
| 2025-02-04 | Richards Bay | 2-1 | Marumo Gallants FC |
| 2025-01-04 | Marumo Gallants FC | 0-0 | Richards Bay |
| 2023-01-14 | Marumo Gallants FC | 0-2 | Richards Bay |
| Team | Pos | Pld | Pts | GD | Form | Form rank | Form vs pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marumo Gallants FC | 15 | 27 | 22 | -17 | LDDDD | 12 | +3 |
| Richards Bay | 11 | 27 | 32 | -6 | WDWDD | 2 | +9 |
- Points gap
- 10 ptsMarumo Gallants FC 22 · Richards Bay 32
- Positions
- #15 vs #11
- Goals per game
- 0.7/1.33 vs 0.78/1scored/conceded per game · league average 1.01
Previous Meetings
Previous Meetings
Last 4 matches
Goals
3-5
Total matches
4Head to Head
Head to Head
Last 4 matches
1
Marumo Gallants FC wins
1
Draws
2
Richards Bay wins
Goals Scored
3 - 5
Matchday 28 — Premier League
- Durban City vs Stellenbosch — 1 Sept 20260-0
- Orbit College vs AmaZulu — 9 May 20260-0
- Golden Arrows vs Polokwane City — 9 May 20260-0
- TS Galaxy vs Chippa United — 20 Sept 20260-1
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Siwelele — 9 Sept 20263-0
- Magesi vs Orlando Pirates — 9 May 20260-3
- Kaizer Chiefs vs Sekhukhune United — 12 Aug 20262-0