A victory for Orlando Pirates would take them to 62 points, narrowing the gap to just two behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
Stellenbosch FC, meanwhile, sit 10th on the Betway Premiership table after collecting eight wins, eight draws and 10 defeats from 26 matches.
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP: STELLENBOSCH FC VS ORLANDO PIRATES
The Buccaneers come into this clash on mixed form, having drawn 1-1 with Kaizer Chiefs, thrashed AmaZulu 3-0, and shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Richards Bay.
Stellies’ recent run has also been inconsistent, following a 1-0 loss to Polokwane City with a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns, before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United.
CONFIRMED STARTING LINE UPS
Stellenbosch FC starting line up: Stephens (c), Mokobodi, Lebusa, Mdaka, Mthiyane, Enyinnaya, Ndah, Butsaka, Palace, Phili, Titus.
Substitutes: Masuluke, Jooste, Stanic, Tiawani, Andrieas, Abrahams, Makhubu, Khanyi, Cupido.
Orlando Pirates FC starting line up: Chaine, Sibisi (c), Seema, Sebelebele, Ndaba, Makhaula, Mbatha, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Makgopa.
Substitutes: Buthelezi, 43. Chabatsane, 21. Van Rooyen, 15. Nemtajela, 43. Dansin, Msendami, 14. De Jong, 9. Mbuthuma, 7. Hotto.
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ORLANDO PIRATES AND STELLENBOSCH FC MEET FOR THE THIRD TIME THIS SEASON
The Sea Robbers and the Maroons have already faced each other twice this season across league and cup competitions.
Their Betway Premiership meeting on 20 August 2025 at the Orlando Amstel Arena saw Orlando Pirates edge a narrow 1–0 victory, securing their first league win of the campaign.
The decisive moment came from Kamogelo Sebelebele, whose spectacular strike delivered maximum points and marked coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s first league triumph.
The rivalry intensified on 13 September 2025 when the two sides clashed in the MTN8 final at the Mbombela Stadium.
Orlando Pirates underlined their cup dominance with a commanding 3–0 win over Stellenbosch, with all three goals coming in extra time. The Soweto gaints lifted their 13th MTN8 title. The triumph was historic, as it made the Buccaneers the first team to win three consecutive MTN8 trophies.
