Mamelodi Sundowns lead the Betway Premiership on 20 points, but Orlando Pirates are only one behind with a game in hand. The log is tight at the top as the league pauses for international football.
Current position: 27 September
Sundowns have six wins and two draws from eight games. Pirates have six wins and a draw from seven. AmaZulu are third on 16 points, followed by Kaizer Chiefs on 13 and Milford on 12.
| Position | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | Milford | 8 | 12 |
Pirates' 2-0 win over Marumo Gallants on 20 September kept the gap to one point. Chiefs drew 0-0 with Golden Arrows on the same day, taking their draw count to four in seven league matches.
Fixtures and dates
| Date | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 13 October | Durban City v AmaZulu |
| 13 October | Richards Bay v Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 17 October | Chippa United v Kruger United |
| 17 October | Golden Arrows v Milford |
| 17 October | Kaizer Chiefs v Stellenbosch |
| 17 October | Sekhukhune United v Marumo Gallants |
Sundowns return away to Richards Bay, while AmaZulu visit Durban City. Chiefs host Stellenbosch in the following set of fixtures, with their next league win becoming more important after another draw.
Pirates' defence sets the early standard
Pirates have conceded one goal in seven league games. Sundowns have scored 19 and conceded seven in eight. Both remain unbeaten, but Pirates' defensive record is the clearest difference between the two starts.
The game in hand gives Pirates the opportunity to move above Sundowns without relying on the leaders dropping points. That makes a one-point lead less comfortable than the first line of the table might suggest.
AmaZulu's five wins from seven keep them within reach. Chiefs are also unbeaten, but four draws have left them seven points behind Sundowns. Avoiding defeat has not been enough to match the leaders' pace.
Richards Bay and Chiefs face different pressures
Richards Bay sit on three points from seven matches before hosting Sundowns. The visitors bring the highest scoring total among the top two, while Richards Bay are still without a league win.
Chiefs' next opponents, Stellenbosch, beat Kruger United 1-0 on 19 September. Chiefs need to turn another home fixture into three points after sharing the spoils with Arrows.
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Questions about PSL 2026/27
Who leads the Betway Premiership?
Mamelodi Sundowns lead on 20 points from eight matches as of 27 September 2026.
How far behind are Orlando Pirates?
Pirates have 19 points from seven matches. They trail Sundowns by one point with a game in hand.
Who do Sundowns play next in the league?
Sundowns are scheduled to visit Richards Bay on 13 October 2026.
When do Kaizer Chiefs next play Stellenbosch?
Chiefs host Stellenbosch in the Premiership on 17 October 2026.