AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows: AmaZulu Win 1-0

AmaZulu beat Golden Arrows 1-0 in the KZN derby on 31 October 2026. Goal, cards, line-ups and table context.

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AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows match report, Betway Premiership 1-0

AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows finished 1-0 on Saturday 31 October 2026, and the win was AmaZulu’s fifth in a row in the Betway Premiership. Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya scored the only goal in the 65th minute of the KwaZulu-Natal derby. This report follows our AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows preview and covers the goal, cards, line-ups, numbers and the table.

Match at a glance

Fixture	Amazulu vs Golden Arrows
Competition	Betway Premiership
Date	Saturday 31 October 2026
Kick-off	18:00 SAST
Venue	Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu

Fixture: Amazulu vs Golden Arrows
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Kick-off: 18:00 SAST
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu
Result: Amazulu 1-0 Golden Arrows

What was the final score in AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows?

AmaZulu won 1-0, which was their fifth consecutive Betway Premiership victory. The KwaZulu-Natal derby kicked off at 18:00 SAST on Saturday 31 October 2026, and Moses Mbhabeleli Kheswa was the referee. The official PSL report names Princess Magogo Stadium as the venue, so that is the ground used here. Consequently, AmaZulu moved to 22 points and third in the table, while Golden Arrows lost for a second league game in a row and stayed 10th on 8 points.

Who scored in AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows?

Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya scored the only goal in the 65th minute, with Nkosikhona Radebe providing the pass. First, the opening hour produced no goals, and the score stayed 0-0 at half-time. Then Ngwenya broke the deadlock, and AmaZulu protected the lead for the final 25 minutes. The PSL’s own match report, AmaZulu record fifth-straight Betway Prem win, confirms the scorer and the assist. Moreover, you can read more about the forward in our Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya profile.

How did the match unfold?

Arrows had more of the ball, but AmaZulu took the decisive moment. In the first half, Nhlanhla Zwane was booked for Golden Arrows in the 34th minute, and Siyanda Hlangabeza followed for AmaZulu in the 39th. Soon afterwards, Taariq Fielies was cautioned in stoppage time at the end of the half (45+2). After the goal, A. Maqokola was booked in the 70th minute, so AmaZulu finished with three yellow cards to the visitors’ one.

In contrast to the possession figures, AmaZulu’s defensive work was disciplined. Golden Arrows put 13 shots into the game, but seven were blocked and only one hit the target. As a result, the AmaZulu goalkeeper, O. Mzimela, had to make just one save.

What did the match statistics show?

Amazulu had 10 shots, 3 of them on target, while Golden Arrows managed 13 shots with 1 on target. Furthermore, the expected-goals figures read 0.62 for Amazulu and 0.99 for Golden Arrows, which gives a sense of the chances each side created. As for the ball, Amazulu held 39% of possession and completed 272 of 357 passes. By comparison, Golden Arrows completed 447 of 532 with 61% of the ball. Meanwhile, the corner count was 2 to 4 in favour of Golden Arrows, and the sides committed 14 and 13 fouls respectively. Finally, the cautions came to 3 for Amazulu and 1 for Golden Arrows, with 0 red cards shown.

Which line-ups did the two clubs start with?

Amazulu began in a 4-4-2 shape with O. Mzimela, S. Mthethwa, T. Fielies, R. Hanamub, O. Mdaka, N. Radebe, S. Maduna, S. Hlangabeza, M. Mbanjwa, A. Maqokola and Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya. In contrast, Golden Arrows lined up in a 4-3-3 with D. Msibi, K. Shezi, A. Jiyane, E. Agnikoi, N. Mabaso, A. Maxwele, N. Dlamini, N. Zwane, P. Kumalo, S. Dion and S. Sithole. Moreover, the Amazulu bench included L. Bern, H. Ekstein, W. Kouassi, K. Lekoloane, T. Matlhoko and L. Mhlongo. Likewise, Golden Arrows had S. Msomi, L. Nguse, P. Mbatha, T. Mbanjwa, O. Maluleke and J. Karlese among the substitutes. Player names appear as they are listed in the official match data, so some are shown in short form.

How have the two clubs fared against each other?

The most recent earlier meetings in the head-to-head record were as follows. First, 6 May 2026 (PSL): Amazulu 1-1 Golden Arrows; then 2 December 2025 (PSL): Golden Arrows 0-1 Amazulu; then 26 April 2025 (PSL): Golden Arrows 0-1 Amazulu; then 4 January 2025 (PSL): Amazulu 0-0 Golden Arrows; then 25 May 2024 (PSL): Amazulu 1-3 Golden Arrows. Overall, that gives a useful backdrop for the weekend’s result.

AmaZulu come into this result on an unbeaten run, and the table lists five wins in a row. Golden Arrows, meanwhile, have lost their last two league games. Earlier meetings have been tight: AmaZulu won 1-0 at Golden Arrows on 2 December 2025 and again on 26 April 2025. Our AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows preview looked at the same pattern before kick-off.

What does the result mean for the Betway Premiership table?

As of Sunday 1 November 2026, the Betway Premiership table shows the following. Amazulu are 3rd on 22 points from 9 games (7 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat, 13 goals for and 8 against). Meanwhile, Golden Arrows are 10th on 8 points from 9 games (1 win, 5 draws, 3 defeats, 3 goals for and 5 against). At home, Amazulu have 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats, whereas Golden Arrows have 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat on their travels.

Follow the full picture on our PSL table, check other scores on PSL results, and see every match on live scores. The result keeps AmaZulu in the top three, and the log shows them just three points behind Pirates. Club profiles are on the Amazulu Team Hub and the Golden Arrows Team Hub.