Key dates, title race, and what the table looks like

The South African Premiership resumes on 30 October after a 2-week break.

It’s been stop-start for the PSL between the international windows and CAF competitions.

Here’s when the league gets going again, and which matches matter most.

PSL fixtures for the next round

30 October

Marumo Gallants vs Siwelele FC, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg (19:30).

31 October

Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg (15:30)

Milford FC vs Sekhukhune United, Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Clermont (15:30)

Stellenbosch FC vs Chippa United, Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch (18:00)

AmaZulu FC vs Golden Arrows, Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban (18:00)

Polokwane City vs TS Galaxy, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (18:00)

Kruger United vs Richards Bay FC, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit (20:15)

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City, Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria (20:15)

All PSL fixture details are correct according to the Premier Soccer League website.

Crucial dates for the title race

Pirates vs Chiefs

The first Soweto Derby will be a good acid test for Orlando Pirates.

While Kaizer Chiefs look to be out of the race, the result is never guaranteed.

Pirates will be pushing for a win, keeping them on pace with Mamelodi Sundowns.

The rivals meet again on 13 March next year, when the title race will have really taken shape.

Pirates vs Sundowns

The two title contenders meet on 9 January and then on 24 April.

Sundowns will host the first leg, while Pirates will host the return leg a few months later.

Currently, the two top contenders are separated by just 1 point.

This makes their clashes next year potential title deciders.

What does the table look like?

Mamelodi Sundowns remain top on 23 points, with 7 wins from 9 games.

Orlando Pirates are close behind on 22 points, having won 7 of their 8 matches.

AmaZulu remain in contention, sitting on 19 points after 6 wins in 8 clashes.

Milford FC jumped to fourth with their weekend win, taking 15 points from 9 games.

Kaizer Chiefs are now down to fifth on 14 points, having only mustered 3 wins this season.

They are level on points with Sekhukhune United in sixth position.

The rest of the table is as follows:

7^th – Stellenbosch

8^th – Golden Arrows

9^th – Chippa United

10^th – Durban City

11^th – Polokwane City

12^th – Kruger United

13^th – TS Galaxy

14^th – Siwelele

15^th – Richards Bay

16^th – Marumo Gallants

Log standings are correct according to the PSL website.

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