The South African top-flight league enters Matchday 5 this weekend and there are some big matches on the cards
There will be a full fixture schedule this weekend as the Premier Soccer League title race continues to gather momentum.
Eight matches are taking place, with all three traditional giants Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns in action.
The table is slowly taking shape with defending champions Sundowns having taken the lead so far.
The Brazilians are two points clear at the top, ahead of second-placed SuperSport United who has eight points, the same as Stellenbosch and Orlando Pirates who trail in third and fourth respectively.
Goal gives you a guide on how to follow PSL action live on television this weekend.
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Phelelani Mpangase believes the relationship between coaches will be critical when Downs takes on Orlando Pirates.
Coach Manqoba Mngqithi and coach Steve Komphela have a very close relationship with coach Mandla Ncikazi on and off the field.
“Looking at the game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, I think it is going to be one of the most exciting clashes as always. Considering the fact that it is also a game of best friends, they know each other very well and that will play a huge part in deciding the game,” Mpangase told the Siya crew.
How to watch PSL matches this weekend
SuperSport TV has so far confirmed five matches they will broadcast live on its dedicated PSL football channel.
Live broadcast schedules for the other three games are yet to be updated on SuperSport’s TV guide at the time of writing.
Matches will also be live streamed on the Dstv app.
PSL Matchday 2 fixtures & TV schedule
| Date | Time (SA TIME) | Match | TV Channel | Online streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 24 | 17.00hrs | Swallows FC vs Cape Town City | SuperSport TV’s PSL channel 202 | DStv.com/DStv Now App |
| Sept 25 | 15.00hrs | Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns | SuperSport TV’s PSL channel 202 | DStv.com/DStv Now App |
| Sept 25 | 15.00hrs | AmaZulu vs Baroka FC | ||
| Sept 25 | 15.00hrs | Sekhukhune United vs Golden Arrows | ||
| Sept 25 | 17.00hrs | SuperSport United vs Maritzburg United | SuperSport TV’s PSL channel 202 | DStv.com/DStv Now App |
| Sept 25 | 17.00hrs | Stellenbosch vs Chippa United | ||
| Sept 26 | 15.00hrs | Royal AM vs TS Galaxy | SuperSport TV’s PSL channel 202 | DStv.com/DStv Now App |
| Sept 26 | 17.00hrs | Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs | SuperSport TV’s PSL channel 202 | DStv.com/DStv Now App |
Key PSL matches to look forward to
Two games involving some of the league’s most-followed teams could attract massive interest this weekend.
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns
This is the biggest fixture of Matchday 5.
It is happening at Orlando Stadium between these two traditional giants, who are yet to taste defeat in this campaign.
Both sides go into this match on the backdrop of having won their last two league games.
Masandawana enjoys the lead over Pirates courtesy of three wins and a draw while the Soweto giants have won two games and shared spoils in as many matches.
A win for Pirates would be an opportunity to go top of the table, given SuperSport and Stellenbosch drop points in their respective games.
Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs
There is a considerable amount of attention on Kaizer Chiefs to see how they will respond to defeats in their last two games.
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The Soweto giants are under pressure, and failing to secure maximum points for a third straight game will further put coach Stuart Baxter’s job at risk.
Chiefs are currently placed 13th on the table with four points earned from the 0-0 draw against TS Galaxy and the 2-1 win over Baroka.
They will be facing Gallants, who anchor the standings, and are winless in three league matches.