The Betway Premiership takes centre stage on Wednesday night with four fixtures scheduled for a simultaneous 19:30 kick-off, including a high-profile clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United and a tough test for defending champions Orlando Pirates.
After Tuesday’s action produced 15 goals across four matches—including a dramatic 3-2 win for Mamelodi Sundowns over TS Galaxy—the focus now shifts to Wednesday’s second batch of Matchday 2 fixtures.
Chiefs face Sekhukhune challenge at FNB Stadium
One of the evening’s headline fixtures takes place at FNB Stadium, where Kaizer Chiefs welcome Sekhukhune United.
The encounter carries an additional storyline, with Sekhukhune coach Cédric Kaze returning to face his former club.
Chiefs will be looking to make their home advantage count, while Sekhukhune will aim to spoil the Amakhosi’s plans and collect valuable points early in the campaign.
Pirates take title defence to Durban
Defending champions Orlando Pirates travel to Durban for a meeting with AmaZulu at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium.
The Buccaneers began their league campaign with a 2-0 victory over Milford FC and will be hoping to maintain that momentum as they continue their bid to defend the Betway Premiership crown.
AmaZulu, however, will be determined to make home advantage count in what promises to be another demanding test for the champions.
Four matches, one 19:30 kick-off
All four Wednesday fixtures get underway simultaneously at 19:30:
| Fixture | Venue | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates | Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, Durban | 19:30 |
| Kaizer Chiefs vs Sekhukhune United | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg | 19:30 |
| Durban City FC vs Lamontville Golden Arrows | Chatsworth Stadium, Chatsworth | 19:30 |
| Milford vs Siwelele | Richards Bay Stadium, Richards Bay | 19:30 |
What happened on Tuesday?
Tuesday’s Betway Premiership action delivered plenty of goals and drama.
Mamelodi Sundowns edged TS Galaxy 3-2, with Sphelele Mkhulise scoring twice, including the decisive stoppage-time goal. The other three matches ended in draws.
- TS Galaxy 2-3 Mamelodi Sundowns
- Polokwane City 3-3 Stellenbosch FC
- Chippa United 1-1 Richards Bay
- Marumo Gallants 0-0 Kruger United
With the second round of fixtures underway, the early-season race is already beginning to take shape, with the likes of Pirates, Sundowns and Chiefs among the teams attracting plenty of attention.
More Betway Premiership action this weekend
The league continues with another eight fixtures from Friday to Sunday, including a blockbuster meeting between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.
