Sundowns lead by one point, but Pirates have a game in hand. The 2-1 Soweto Derby win keeps the defending champions close, while AmaZulu are only four points off the top. This is not a two-team table yet.
Current position: 2 November 2026
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Durban City 4-1 on 31 October to reach 26 points from ten matches. Orlando Pirates answered with a 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs and have 25 from nine.
AmaZulu's 1-0 derby win over Golden Arrows took them to 22 points. Milford are fourth on 18 after beating Sekhukhune United 1-0, a useful reminder that the promoted side belong in this conversation.
| Pos | Club | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 9 | 14 |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | 14 |
| 7 | Chippa United | 9 | 11 |
| 8 | Stellenbosch | 9 | 10 |
| 9 | Kruger United | 9 | 10 |
| 10 | Golden Arrows | 9 | 8 |
| 11 | Polokwane City | 9 | 8 |
| 12 | TS Galaxy | 9 | 7 |
| 13 | Durban City | 9 | 7 |
| 14 | Siwelele | 9 | 6 |
| 15 | Marumo Gallants | 9 | 5 |
| 16 | Richards Bay | 9 | 3 |
Fixtures and dates
| Date | Match | Venue | SAST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 November | Durban City v Polokwane City | Chatsworth Stadium | 19:30 |
| 28 November | AmaZulu v Milford | Moses Mabhida Stadium | 15:30 |
| 28 November | Kruger United v Mamelodi Sundowns | Mbombela Stadium | 20:15 |
Chiefs v AmaZulu, Siwelele v Pirates and TS Galaxy v Durban City are among the postponed league fixtures. They are not part of the dated November list above.
The league season ends on 22 May 2027. Before the next league block, the Bafana guide covers the Kenya qualifiers on 13 and 17 November.
The derby weekend, settled
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs | 2-1 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns v Durban City | 4-1 |
| AmaZulu v Golden Arrows | 1-0 |
| Milford v Sekhukhune United | 1-0 |
| Stellenbosch v Chippa United | 0-2 |
| Kruger United v Richards Bay | 3-1 |
| Polokwane City v TS Galaxy | 0-0 |
Chiefs are 11 points behind Pirates after nine games each. A derby defeat hurts on its own; that gap makes it harder to dress this one up as a minor setback.
Read the games played before the points
Pirates can move above Sundowns by winning their game in hand. That is an opportunity, not three points already banked, and AmaZulu have played one fewer match than the leaders too.
Milford's 18 points give the top four a different look from the usual name-led shortlist. Their next meeting with AmaZulu puts fourth against third rather than simply a promoted club against an established one.
At the other end, Richards Bay remain winless on three points. The 3-1 defeat at Kruger leaves them two points behind Gallants and three behind Siwelele.
Our PSL previews assess individual fixtures. The MTN8 final recap records Sundowns' 2-0 cup win over Pirates without treating it as a forecast for their next league meeting.
Use the South African betting sites comparison to compare operators, not to substitute a club's reputation for its current form. The points table and the specific match market answer different questions.
Questions about PSL 2026/27
Who leads the PSL table?
Mamelodi Sundowns have 26 points from ten games. Orlando Pirates have 25 from nine, with AmaZulu third on 22 from nine.
What was the October 2026 Soweto Derby result?
Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at FNB Stadium on 31 October 2026.
When do Sundowns next play in the league?
Their next dated league fixture is away to Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium on 28 November 2026 at 20:15 SAST.
When does the 2026/27 Premiership season end?
The final league round is scheduled for 22 May 2027.