Richards Bay vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Live Score, Stats & Head-to-Head

Matchweek 8

Full time

L. Mabuya 22'

T. Matthews 18'I. Rayners 37'I. Rayners 48'F. Basadien 59'

Richards Bay Stadium (Umhlathuze), Richards Bay · Referee: Moreki Lekwape

Match statistics

Possession

25%

75%

Expected goals (xG)

0.5

1.9

Total shots

Shots on target

Corners

Fouls

Yellow cards

Richards Bay·Mamelodi Sundowns

Match intel

collected 2026-10-13 18:12 UTC · shown to every model before kick-off

This will be Richards Bay's first match under new coach Dimitar Pantev, who replaced Ronnie Gabriel after a 5-1 defeat at Milford FC in September. Goal.com → · 12 Oct
Miguel Cardoso is expected to heavily rotate his Sundowns squad due to fatigue from the MTN8 final win and an upcoming CAF Champions League qualifier away to Wiliete SC. Goal.com → · 12 Oct
Goalkeeper Ricardo Goss is tipped to start in place of regular No.1 Ronwen Williams as Cardoso manages player fatigue after the MTN8 final. Goal.com → · 13 Oct
Richards Bay sit 14th and are yet to win a league match this season, arriving at the fixture on a run of form reading L L L D D. Goal.com → · 12 Oct
Nqaba Xulu has scored all four of Richards Bay's home league goals this season, accounting for close to half the club's total league output. Goal.com → · 12 Oct
Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena said 'inside I'm not really okay' after the MTN8 win, revealing his brother had been stabbed and dedicating the win to him. Goal.com → · 11 Oct
Cassius Mailula said Sundowns' trophy-winning run is dedicated to late former teammate Jayden Adams, reflecting an emotional backdrop within the squad. Goal.com → · 11 Oct

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