Match Report
Richards Bay beat Stellenbosch 2-1 at home in the Premier League (South Africa). Before the match, Richards Bay were 11th in the Premier League (South Africa) table with Stellenbosch in 9th. Richards Bay have dominated this fixture (2018–2026), winning 4 of 8 encounters. Richards Bay had scored 23 goals this season (0.8 per game), Stellenbosch had 26 (0.9 per game). Richards Bay's goals came from Sanele Barns (7'), M. Mthembu (53'); Stellenbosch scored through Genino Palace (10'). Match stats: possession 53%-47%, shots 8-11, on target 5-3, corners 2-3. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
The matchup in the Premier League (South Africa) brings together Richards Bay and Stellenbosch at Richards Bay Sports Stadium.
The standings read 11th (Richards Bay, 34 points) against 9th (Stellenbosch, 37 points).
Richards Bay hold 4 wins in this fixture since 2018, against 2 for Stellenbosch, with 2 draws in 8 meetings.
The match finished 2-1, with Richards Bay taking the points.
Goal scorers
Richards Bay: Sanele Barns (7'), M. Mthembu (53') · Stellenbosch: Genino Palace (10')
Key stats
Possession: Richards Bay 53% · Stellenbosch 47% · Total shots: 8-11 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 2-3