The early Betway Premiership title race is already taking shape, with defending champions Orlando Pirates sitting at the summit after four rounds of the 2026/27 campaign.
All 16 teams have now played four matches, and the Buccaneers remain unbeaten with 10 points, edging ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns on goal difference.
Pirates have recorded three wins and one draw, scoring eight goals and conceding just one. Sundowns have also collected 10 points, but their +6 goal difference trails Pirates’ +7.
Kaizer Chiefs keep pace
Kaizer Chiefs are third with eight points after an unbeaten opening four matches.
The Amakhosi have registered two wins and two draws, scoring eight goals and conceding four. They are just two points off the pace, keeping themselves firmly in the early title conversation.
AmaZulu and Milford impress
AmaZulu FC occupy fourth place on seven points, while newly promoted Milford FC are fifth with the same tally.
Both teams have two wins, one draw and one defeat.
Golden Arrows sit sixth on six points and remain unbeaten, thanks to one win and three draws. Sekhukhune United are seventh, also on six points.
Mid-table remains wide open
Durban City and TS Galaxy have five points apiece, occupying eighth and ninth respectively, while Polokwane City are 10th, also on five.
Stellenbosch FC sit 11th on four points.
At the bottom end, Richards Bay and Chippa United have three points each, followed by Siwelele on two.
Marumo Gallants and Kruger United are struggling at the foot of the table with just one point apiece after three defeats in their opening four games.
Betway Premiership table after Week 4
| Pos | Team | Points | GD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 10 | +7 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +6 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +4 |
| 4 | AmaZulu FC | 7 | — |
| 5 | Milford FC | 7 | — |
| 6 | Golden Arrows | 6 | — |
| 7 | Sekhukhune United | 6 | — |
| 8 | Durban City | 5 | — |
| 9 | TS Galaxy | 5 | — |
| 10 | Polokwane City | 5 | — |
| 11 | Stellenbosch FC | 4 | — |
| 12 | Richards Bay | 3 | -1 |
| 13 | Chippa United | 3 | -3 |
| 14 | Siwelele FC | 2 | — |
| 15 | Marumo Gallants | 1 | — |
| 16 | Kruger United | 1 | — |
Points and goal differences are based on the information supplied in the original text.
Upcoming Betway Premiership fixtures
- Tuesday, 1 September: Durban City vs Stellenbosch FC — 19:30
- Tuesday, 1 September: Kruger United vs Orlando Pirates — 19:30
- Wednesday, 2 September: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Milford FC — 19:30
- Friday, 4 September: Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City — 19:30
- Friday, 4 September: Richards Bay vs AmaZulu FC — 19:30
- Saturday, 5 September: Chippa United vs Milford FC — 15:00
- Saturday, 5 September: Sekhukhune United vs TS Galaxy — 17:30
- Saturday, 5 September: Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele FC — 20:00
- Sunday, 6 September: Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns — 15:00
