Richards Bay2|2
Premier Soccer LeagueUmhlathuze Sports Stadium • Richards BayFriday, January 30, 2026 @ 17:30Full Time
Premier Soccer LeagueGolden Arrows
Match Livescore
Full Time: 2 - 2
M. Mthembu
Goal (Penalty)
9'
G
G
27'
L. Nguse
Goal (Assist: S. Mthanti)
⇄
46'
K. Shezi (in)
S. Madonsela (out)
Lindokuhle Zikhali
Yellow Card
47'
G
50'
S. Mthanti
Goal (Assist: P. Kumalo)
K. Mutizwa (in)
S. Barns (out)
55'
⇄
61'
Nqobeko Dlamini
Yellow Card
L. Mahala
Goal (Assist: M. Mthembu)
65'
G
⇄
67'
N. Dlamini (in)
N. Sibiya (out)
73'
Philani Kumalo
Yellow Card
⇄
74'
P. Kumalo (in)
A. Van Rooi (out)
W. Ngema (in)
T. Gumede (out)
79'
⇄
⇄
82'
S. Mthanti (in)
J. Karelse (out)
⇄
82'
L. Nguse (in)
J. Dion (out)
Tlakusani Mthethwa
Yellow Card
83'
L. Mahala (in)
N. Bomelo (out)
90+4
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Head‑to‑Head (H2H)
Date
Match
Score
Outcome
- 08/04/23Premier Soccer LeagueRichards BayvsGolden ArrowsCurrent fixture teams0 - 1Golden ArrowsAway win
- 08/08/23Premier Soccer LeagueRichards BayvsGolden ArrowsCurrent fixture teams1 - 2Golden ArrowsAway win
- 17/05/25Premier Soccer LeagueRichards BayvsGolden ArrowsCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 30/01/26Premier Soccer LeagueRichards BayvsGolden ArrowsCurrent fixture teams2 - 2DrawDraw
- 06/08/22Premier Soccer LeagueGolden ArrowsvsRichards BayCurrent fixture teams0 - 2Richards BayAway win
- 30/03/24Premier Soccer LeagueGolden ArrowsvsRichards BayCurrent fixture teams2 - 1Golden ArrowsHome win
- 14/12/24Premier Soccer LeagueGolden ArrowsvsRichards BayCurrent fixture teams0 - 1Richards BayAway win
- 13/08/25Premier Soccer LeagueGolden ArrowsvsRichards BayCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Golden ArrowsHome win
Richards Bay • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 03/03/26Premier Soccer LeagueRichards BayvsKaizer Chiefs1 - 0WinHome
- 28/02/26Premier Soccer LeagueOrbit CollegevsRichards Bay0 - 0DrawAway
- 20/02/26
CupRichards BayvsAmazulu0 - 1LossHome - 14/02/26Premier Soccer LeagueChippa UnitedvsRichards Bay0 - 3LossAway
- 08/02/26CupSiwelelevsRichards Bay1 - 1DrawAway
- 30/01/26Premier Soccer LeagueRichards BayvsGolden Arrows2 - 2DrawHome
Golden Arrows • Last 6 Matches
No recent matches available.
Lineups & Coaches
Richards Bay
Formation: 4-3-3
Papi Zothwane• Head CoachStarting XI
- 11:1I. Otieno
- 222:4L. MabuyaDefender
- 372:3Z. Sbangani
- 82:2T. ZukeDefender
- 472:1S. Mntungwa
- 203:3M. MthembuMidfielder
- 63:2T. MthethwaMidfielder
- 363:1L. Zikhali
- 334:3W. NgemaForward
- 144:2L. Mahala
- 184:1K. MutizwaForward
Substitutes
- 77S. Khumalo
- 16S. MagoolaGoalkeeper
- 25S. McinekaDefender
- 30S. BarnsMidfielder
- 17T. Gumede
- 9N. Bomelo
- 19S. Nzama
- 5T. SikhakhaneDefender
- 35T. Ndelu
Golden Arrows
Formation: 4-3-3
Manqoba Mngqithi• Head CoachStarting XI
- 271:1T. MbanjwaGoalkeeper
- 522:4K. SheziDefender
- 42:3A. Jiyane
- 152:2O. Comara
- 382:1N. Mabaso
- 253:3M. AyabulelaMidfielder
- 193:2I. CisseMidfielder
- 243:1N. DlaminiMidfielder
- 84:3S. MthantiForward
- 404:2L. NguseForward
- 364:1P. KumaloForward
Substitutes
- 34E. MaovaGoalkeeper
- 11N. SibiyaMidfielder
- 22J. KarelseForward
- 23L. DubeMidfielder
- 18J. DionForward
- 14A. Van RooiForward
- 44B. CeleMidfielder
- 47S. Madonsela
- 51M. MafulekaMidfielder
Injuries & Suspensions
Richards BayNo major absentees reported.
Golden ArrowsNo major absentees reported.
Quick Match Facts
- When is Richards Bay vs Golden Arrows?
The match is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 17:30 at the Umhlathuze Sports Stadium, Richards Bay. Current status: Match Finished. - What are the expected formations?
Richards Bay are set up in a 4-3-3 shape, while Golden Arrows are expected to use 4-3-3. - Who is the match referee?
Abongile Tom, South Africa will take charge of this game. - What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 17 of the competition. - Who is currently better placed in the league?
Richards Bay are currently higher in the table at position 9.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates |  | 18 | 22 | 41 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns |  | 18 | 21 | 41 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United |  | 19 | 7 | 32 |
| 4 | Durban City |  | 19 | 5 | 31 |
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs |  | 18 | 4 | 30 |
| 6 | Amazulu |  | 19 | 1 | 30 |
| 7 | Polokwane City |  | 18 | 4 | 28 |
| 8 | TS Galaxy |  | 20 | 1 | 24 |
| 9 | Richards Bay | | 19 | -4 | 23 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch |  | 19 | -5 | 23 |
| 11 | Siwelele |  | 19 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 | Golden Arrows | | 18 | 1 | 21 |
| 13 | Chippa United |  | 19 | -8 | 19 |
| 14 | Orbit College |  | 20 | -17 | 18 |
| 15 | Marumo Gallants |  | 19 | -13 | 15 |
| 16 | Magesi |  | 18 | -15 | 12 |