Mamelodi Sundowns 5-2 AmaZulu
Updated
Mamelodi Sundowns won: Mamelodi Sundowns 5-2 AmaZulu in the South Africa, Premier League (Round Regular Season) on Wed, 26 Aug 2026 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria (Tshwane). Mamelodi Sundowns goals: Brayan Léon 25', Teboho Mokoena 32', Tashreeq Matthews 51', Brayan Léon 66', Bennet Mokoena 90'+1. AmaZulu goals: Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya 46', Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya 70'. Expected goals: 2.34-0.47. Possession: 68-32. Player of the match: Tashreeq Matthews (9.3).
Match report
Mamelodi Sundowns rout AmaZulu 5-2
Mamelodi Sundowns ran riot against AmaZulu 5-2 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday 26 August in the South Africa, Premier League.
Brayan Léon put Mamelodi Sundowns ahead on 25' (1-0), Teboho Mokoena made it 2-0 on 32', Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya pulled one back for AmaZulu on 46' (2-1), Tashreeq Matthews made it 3-1 on 51', Brayan Léon made it 4-1 on 66', Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya pulled one back for AmaZulu on 70' (4-2) and Bennet Mokoena made it 5-2 on 90+1'.
Mamelodi Sundowns had 68% of the ball, shots were 21-6 (8-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.34-0.47. Mamelodi Sundowns were the better side on chances, too.
Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns FC) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Match stats
| Mamelodi Sundowns | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 68 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 0.47 |
| Total shots | 21 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 13 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 561 (91%) | 208 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 21 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns (3-4-2-1): Ronwen Williams, Thapelo Morena, Grant Kekana, Malibongwe Khoza, Siyanda Ndlovu, Sphelele Mkhulise, Teboho Mokoena, Fawaaz Basadien, Cassius Mailula, Tashreeq Matthews, Brayan Léon
AmaZulu (4-4-2): Wilfried Kouassi, Sandile Mthethwa, Taariq Fielies, Welwin Riaan Hanamub, Omega Mdaka, Nkosikhona Radebe, Siphamandla Zikhali, Liam Bern, Mondli Mbanjwa, Athini Maqokola, Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya
Key events
- 25' · Goal · Brayan Léon (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 32' · Goal · Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 40' · Substitution · Keegan Allan for Omega Mdaka (AmaZulu)
- 40' · Substitution · Siyanda Hlangabeza for Siphamandla Zikhali (AmaZulu)
- 45' · Yellow card · Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 46' · Substitution · Langelihle Mhlongo for Liam Bern (AmaZulu)
- 46' · Goal · Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu)
- 51' · Goal · Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 56' · Substitution · Marcelo Allende for Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 58' · Yellow card · Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 65' · Yellow card · Brayan Léon (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 66' · Goal · Brayan Léon (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 70' · Goal · Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu)
- 73' · Substitution · Aubrey Maphosa Modiba for Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 73' · Substitution · Themba Zwane for Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 73' · Substitution · Bennet Mokoena for Siyanda Ndlovu (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 78' · Substitution · Iqraam Rayners for Brayan Léon (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 80' · Yellow card · Sandile Mthethwa (AmaZulu)
- 82' · Substitution · Andiswa Sithole for Mondli Mbanjwa (AmaZulu)
- 83' · Substitution · Thapelo Matlhoko for Athini Maqokola (AmaZulu)
- 84' · Yellow card · Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 84' · Yellow card · Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu?
Mamelodi Sundowns won, 5-2 (South Africa, Premier League) on Wed, 26 Aug 2026.
When and where is Mamelodi Sundowns vs AmaZulu?
Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 17:30 UTC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria (Tshwane), South Africa, Premier League.