Milford FC vs Richards Bay FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
- 28': Siphosethu Ndlabi (P)
- 45'+1': Mvelo Zikakayo
- 54': Mvelo Zikakayo
- 84': Phakamani Jwara
- 90'+2': Jabulile Gxakoshe
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Match Commentary
- 24': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay FC) Red Card at 24'
- 28': Siphosethu Ndlabi (Milford FC) Penalty - Scored at 28'
- 45'+1': Mvelo Zikakayo (Milford FC) Goal at 45'+1'
- 45': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Mvelo Zikakayo (Milford FC) Goal at 54'
- 58': Sphamandla Gwele (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 58'
- 62': Sicelo Masilela (Milford FC) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Jabulile Gxakoshe (Milford FC) Substitution at 62'
- 63': Tonny Likhona Mbunga (Milford FC) Substitution at 63'
- 76': Mjabulise Mkhize (Milford FC) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Phakamani Jwara (Milford FC) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 77'
- 82': Sicelo Masilela (Milford FC) Yellow Card at 82'
- 84': Phakamani Jwara (Milford FC) Goal at 84'
- 90': Thabisa Ndelu (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+2': Jabulile Gxakoshe (Milford FC) Goal at 90'+2'
Statistics
 RBFC |
MIL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 5 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 37.9 | Possession | 62.1 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 312 | Accurate Passes | 573 |
| 376 | Passes | 634 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 11 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 14 | Clearances | 16 |
Game Information
Venue: Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Milford FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Siphamandla Hleza (GK) |
| 22 | Olwethu Cele |
| 13 | Phakamani Ngxongo |
| 55 | Cebolenkosi Mthethwa |
| 14 | Sifiso Mdluli |
| 20 | Skhumbuzo Cyril Siyaya |
| 5 | Vusumuzi Mthabela |
| 10 | Menzi Chili |
| 11 | Mvelo Zikakayo |
| 2 | Bulelani Sigomoshe |
| 21 | Siphosethu Ndlabi |
Richards Bay FC (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Siphesihle Mtshali (GK) |
| 15 | Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 3 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 31 | Olwethu Mbambo |
| 8 | Lindokuhle Zikhali  |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 27 | Nqaba Xulu |
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