Richards Bay 2-2 Kaizer Chiefs
Updated
It finished level: Richards Bay 2-2 Kaizer Chiefs in the South Africa, Premier League (Round Regular Season) on Wed, 26 Aug 2026 at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban. Richards Bay goals: Nqaba Xulu 8', Nqaba Xulu 39'. Kaizer Chiefs goals: Lebohang Maboe 19' (pen), Siphesihle Ndlovu 77'. Expected goals: 1.37-2.59. Possession: 28-72. Player of the match: Nqaba Xulu (8.7).
Match report
Richards Bay 2-2 Kaizer Chiefs: match report
Richards Bay and Kaizer Chiefs shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Princess Magogo Stadium on Wednesday 26 August in the South Africa, Premier League.
Nqaba Xulu put Richards Bay ahead on 8' (1-0), Lebohang Maboe levelled for Kaizer Chiefs from the penalty spot on 19' (1-1), Nqaba Xulu restored Richards Bay's lead on 39' (2-1) and Siphesihle Ndlovu levelled for Kaizer Chiefs on 77' (2-2).
Richards Bay had 28% of the ball, shots were 13-21 (5-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.37-2.59. Kaizer Chiefs will feel they deserved more.
Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Match stats
| Richards Bay | Kaizer Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 28 | 72 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.37 | 2.59 |
| Total shots | 13 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 4 | 33 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 191 (74%) | 582 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total shots | 13 | 21 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 11 |
Lineups
Richards Bay (3-4-3): Ian Otieno, Thembela Sikhakhane, Mehluleli Ndelu, Simphiwe Mcineka, Lwandile Mabuya, Moses Mthembu, Tuli Nashixwa, Sbani Khumalo, Nqaba Xulu, Thulani Gumede, Luyanda Khumalo
Kaizer Chiefs (3-4-3): Brandon Petersen, Zitha Kwinika, Inácio Miguel, Thabo Moloisane, Thabiso Monyane, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Lebohang Maboe, Pule Mmodi, Mfundo Vilakazi, Luke Baartman, Mduduzi Shabalala
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay)
- 15' · Yellow card · Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay)
- 19' · Goal · Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 26' · Yellow card · Tuli Nashixwa (Richards Bay)
- 28' · Yellow card · Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay)
- 31' · Yellow card · Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 39' · Goal · Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay)
- 51' · Substitution · Dillan Solomons for Thabiso Monyane (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 66' · Substitution · Wandile Duba for Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 66' · Substitution · Faiz Abrahams for Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 73' · Substitution · Sanele Barns for Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay)
- 74' · Substitution · Lundi Mahala for Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay)
- 76' · Substitution · Asenele Velebayi for Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 76' · Substitution · Etiosa Ighodaro for Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 77' · Goal · Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 81' · Substitution · Lindokuhle Zikhali for Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Sanele Barns (Richards Bay)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Richards Bay vs Kaizer Chiefs?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (South Africa, Premier League) on Wed, 26 Aug 2026.
When and where is Richards Bay vs Kaizer Chiefs?
Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 17:30 UTC at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban, South Africa, Premier League.