Richards Bay 1-4 Mamelodi Sundowns
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Mamelodi Sundowns won: Richards Bay 1-4 Mamelodi Sundowns in the South Africa, Premier League (Round Regular Season) on Tue, 13 Oct 2026 at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban. Richards Bay goals: Lwandile Mabuya 22'. Mamelodi Sundowns goals: Tashreeq Matthews 18', Iqraam Rayners 37', Iqraam Rayners 48', Fawaaz Basadien 59'. Expected goals: 0.50-2.34. Possession: 26-74. Player of the match: Iqraam Rayners (9).
Match report
Mamelodi Sundowns rout Richards Bay 4-1
Mamelodi Sundowns swept aside Richards Bay 4-1 away from home at Princess Magogo Stadium on Tuesday 13 October in the South Africa, Premier League.
Tashreeq Matthews put Mamelodi Sundowns ahead on 18' (0-1), Lwandile Mabuya levelled for Richards Bay on 22' (1-1), Iqraam Rayners restored Mamelodi Sundowns' lead on 37' (1-2), added another on 48' (1-3) and Fawaaz Basadien made it 1-4 on 59'.
Richards Bay had 26% of the ball, shots were 5-22 (3-9 on target) and expected goals finished 0.50-2.34. Mamelodi Sundowns were the better side on chances, too.
Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns FC) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Match stats
| Richards Bay | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 26 | 74 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.50 | 2.34 |
| Total shots | 5 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 6 | 50 |
| Big chances | 1 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 205 (76%) | 722 (94%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 5 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 14 |
Lineups
Richards Bay (4-4-2): Ian Otieno, Lwandile Mabuya, Simphiwe Mcineka, Nkosiyethu Mkhabela, Sphamandla Gwele, Luyanda Khumalo, Siyabonga Gumede, Sazi Gumbi, Siyabonga Nzama, Moses Mthembu, Nqaba Xulu
Mamelodi Sundowns (3-4-2-1): Ronwen Williams, Thabang Matuludi, Malibongwe Khoza, Khulumani Ndamane, Siyanda Ndlovu, Teboho Mokoena, Marcelo Allende, Fawaaz Basadien, Cassius Mailula, Tashreeq Matthews, Iqraam Rayners
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 22' · Goal · Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay)
- 37' · Goal · Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 48' · Goal · Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 59' · Goal · Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 63' · Substitution · Themba Zwane for Siyanda Ndlovu (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 63' · Substitution · Thabo Cele for Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 63' · Substitution · Antonio Van Wyk for Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 64' · Substitution · Nuno Santos for Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 67' · Substitution · Lundi Mahala for Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay)
- 67' · Substitution · Wandile Ngidi for Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay)
- 67' · Substitution · Wandile Ngema for Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay)
- 79' · Substitution · Mothobi Mvala for Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 79' · Yellow card · Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 86' · Substitution · Olwethu Mbambo for Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay)
- 86' · Substitution · Sbani Khumalo for Sphamandla Gwele (Richards Bay)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Richards Bay vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Mamelodi Sundowns won, 1-4 (South Africa, Premier League) on Tue, 13 Oct 2026.
When and where is Richards Bay vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Tue, 13 Oct 2026, 17:30 UTC at Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban, South Africa, Premier League.