Richards Bay 2-3 Sekhukhune United
Updated
Sekhukhune United won: Richards Bay 2-3 Sekhukhune United in the South Africa, Premier League (Round Regular Season) on Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban. Richards Bay goals: Nqaba Xulu 77', Nqaba Xulu 86'. Sekhukhune United goals: Tshepo Mokoane 10', Samba O'Neil 73', Ngoanamello Rammala 89'. Expected goals: 1.92-1.49. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Nqaba Xulu (8.9).
Match report
Sekhukhune United beat Richards Bay 3-2
Sekhukhune United narrowly beat Richards Bay 3-2 away from home at Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday 19 September in the South Africa, Premier League.
Tshepo Mokoane put Sekhukhune United ahead on 10' (0-1), Samba O'Neil made it 0-2 on 73', Nqaba Xulu pulled one back for Richards Bay on 77' (1-2), added another on 86' (2-2) and Ngoanamello Rammala restored Sekhukhune United's lead on 89' (2-3).
Ngoanamello Rammala's 89' strike proved decisive.
Richards Bay had 58% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.92-1.49. Richards Bay created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Match stats
| Richards Bay | Sekhukhune United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.92 | 1.49 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 271 (71%) | 195 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 6 |
Lineups
Richards Bay (4-1-4-1): Siphesihle Mtshali, Lwandile Mabuya, Simphiwe Mcineka, Thembela Sikhakhane, Sphamandla Gwele, Siyabonga Gumede, Sanele Barns, Moses Mthembu, Luyanda Khumalo, Siyabonga Nzama, Nqaba Xulu
Sekhukhune United (4-2-3-1): Melusi Buthelezi, Tsepo Matsimbi, Daniel Cardoso, Samba O'Neil, D'Angelo Kazeem, Karabo Tlaka, Siphesihle Mkhize, Thabo Nkwana, Ngoanamello Rammala, Tshepo Mokoane, Bethuel Muzeu
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United)
- 18' · Substitution · Siphesihle Sangweni for Karabo Tlaka (Sekhukhune United)
- 66' · Substitution · Oageng Phiri for Thabo Nkwana (Sekhukhune United)
- 66' · Substitution · Bright Ndlovu for Bethuel Muzeu (Sekhukhune United)
- 67' · Substitution · Wandile Ngema for Sanele Barns (Richards Bay)
- 73' · Goal · Samba O'Neil (Sekhukhune United)
- 75' · Substitution · Lundi Mahala for Sphamandla Gwele (Richards Bay)
- 77' · Goal · Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay)
- 86' · Goal · Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay)
- 89' · Substitution · Chibuike Ohizu for Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United)
- 89' · Goal · Ngoanamello Rammala (Sekhukhune United)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Richards Bay vs Sekhukhune United?
Sekhukhune United won, 2-3 (South Africa, Premier League) on Sat, 19 Sept 2026.
When and where is Richards Bay vs Sekhukhune United?
Sat, 19 Sept 2026, 13:00 UTC at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban, South Africa, Premier League.