Golden Arrows, officially Lamontville Golden Arrows, are tenth in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership as of 4 November 2026, with 8 points from 9 matches. The club from Durban’s Lamontville township has an unusual story, so this profile covers its history, honours, rivals, coach, home ground, results and fixtures. Because Arrows drew five of their first seven league games, the season so far has been tight.
This page combines API-Football data with history checked against the club’s own website, psl.co.za and other sources, and it states any disagreement. In addition, you can check the full table on our PSL table page and the schedule on the PSL fixtures page.
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What is the history of Golden Arrows?
Golden Arrows were founded in 1943 in Lamontville, a township in Durban, and were refounded in 1996 when the Madlala family bought a lower-league franchise. API-Football, Wikipedia and local football profiles all give 1943 for the founding, and they describe the club as one of the oldest in the country.
The early years were rocky. The club played in the National Professional Soccer League in the 1970s and was relegated in 1976. Then, in 1980, it was thrown out of the league after a scandal, according to Wikipedia and a Cash N Sport ownership profile. The team came back in 1996, when the Madlala family bought the Second Division franchise of Ntokozo FC and renamed it Lamontville Golden Arrows.
The rise was quick. Arrows won the National First Division Coastal Stream in 1999/2000 and were promoted to the top flight, as the club’s official records page and Wikipedia both state. Their nickname is Abafana Bes’thende, which means the Backheel Boys, and it reflects the attacking style that local profiles describe. Mato Madlala is the chairperson, according to Wikipedia and Cash N Sport.
What has Golden Arrows won?
Golden Arrows’ biggest honour is the 2009 MTN8, and they have also won the second-tier league twice and several youth titles. Wikipedia and a Soccer Wizdom club feature say Arrows beat Ajax Cape Town 6-0 in the final at Orlando Stadium, and it was their first major trophy. The club’s records list it as the 2009/10 MTN8.
The club’s records also show two promotions from the second tier, the Coastal Stream title in 1999/2000 and the National First Division title in 2014/15. The second one came after relegation in 2013/14, which Wikipedia records. In addition, Arrows won the 2011 Premier Cup, the MultiChoice Diski Challenge in 2015/16 and 2017/18, and the Diski Shield in 2018/19, according to the club.
In the league, Arrows finished sixth in 2025/26 with 41 points. That is one of their better finishes since returning in 2015, and it sets the bar for this season.
Who are Golden Arrows’ biggest rivals?
Golden Arrows’ main rivals are the other Durban and KwaZulu-Natal clubs, especially AmaZulu. The next meeting with AmaZulu is on 31 October 2026 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, kicking off at 18:00 SAST, according to psl.co.za.
The province is crowded this year, so there are more local games. Durban City, Milford FC and Richards Bay are also in KwaZulu-Natal, which means short away trips. Milford visit Umlazi on 17 October. However, no source we found calls any of these an official derby, so we describe them as local rivalries.
Who are the notable Golden Arrows players and coaches?
Pitso Dladla is the Golden Arrows head coach in September 2026, after he replaced Manqoba Mngqithi. The club’s own staff page lists Dladla as head coach, and several outlets reported the appointment, including Africa Soccer and Dailysports. Wikipedia’s infobox still shows Mngqithi, so it is out of date.
Dladla had been at Durban City before the move, as Durban City’s coaching list on Wikipedia and API-Football show. For players, individual club records exist, but we found them in only one source, so we have left club legends out rather than repeat a single-source claim. The current squad is on the club’s first-team page.
Where do Golden Arrows play their home games?
Golden Arrows play at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban, which Wikipedia lists as a 10,000-seat ground. The league’s fixture list and the club’s own fixtures page both name it, and upcoming home games on 17 October and 4 November are there.
API-Football gives a different picture. Its fixture data puts 14 home games at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont, and its team record lists a small Mpumalanga Stadium with about 3,000 seats. Meanwhile, the 0-0 draw with Kaizer Chiefs on 20 September was played at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, according to Chiefs and the league. So we follow the league, and you should check the venue before travelling.
How are Golden Arrows doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Golden Arrows are eighth in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 8 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 15 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the top half.
Their record reads 1 win, 5 draws and 1 defeat, with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded (goal difference +0). In other words, they are collecting 1.14 points per game. For comparison, that pace is below their 2025/26 average of 1.37.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Golden Arrows have completed 23% of their season, so there is still a long way to go. However, the early table already shows who has started fast.
The split by venue tells a similar story. At home they have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 1. Away from home, however, they have won 0, drawn 3 and lost 0.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- lost 1-2 at home to Mamelodi Sundowns on 6 September 2026
- drew 1-1 away to Siwelele on 13 September 2026
- drew 0-0 at home to Kaizer Chiefs on 20 September 2026
- lost 0-1 at home to Milford FC on 17 October 2026
- lost 0-1 away to Amazulu on 31 October 2026
Overall, 3 draws from the last five shows a side that is hard to beat but struggling to close games out.
How did Golden Arrows do last season?
In 2025/26, Golden Arrows finished sixth in the 16-club table with 8 points from 9 matches. They won 11, drew 8 and lost 11, scoring 34 and conceding 33.
That was a solid finish in the top half, so the aim is to hold or improve that position. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Golden Arrows’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 28 November 2026: away to Orlando Pirates (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
- 5 December 2026: home to Kruger United (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 16 December 2026: away to Polokwane City (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
That is a gap of 27 days after the last league match. Meanwhile, dates and times can move for broadcast or other reasons, so always check the PSL fixtures page and live scores for the latest schedule.
Where are Golden Arrows heading?
Golden Arrows are heading into the next league window with a new coach, a solid defence and a draw-heavy record of one win, five draws and one defeat. They have scored and conceded three goals each as of 4 November 2026, and they have not lost away from home. Our Betway Premiership round 7 round-up covers the goalless draw with Chiefs.
Because their goals are scarce, the next three games look winnable: Milford at home on 17 October, AmaZulu away on 31 October and Marumo Gallants at home on 4 November. Track them on our PSL results page.
How can you follow Golden Arrows this season?
Start with the PSL table for the standings and the live scores page on match days. Additionally, the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results page and the South Africa national soccer team players page cover the national side, which is handy when league games pause. Finally, official fixtures and club information are on psl.co.za.
Frequently asked questions about Golden Arrows
When was Golden Arrows founded?
Golden Arrows were founded in 1943 in Lamontville, Durban, and the club was refounded in 1996 after the Madlala family bought the Ntokozo FC franchise.
What is Golden Arrows’s nickname?
Golden Arrows are known as Abafana Bes’thende, which means the Backheel Boys.
Where do Golden Arrows play home games?
Golden Arrows play at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban, although API-Football lists other venues.
What has Golden Arrows won?
Golden Arrows won the MTN8 in 2009, the National First Division in 2014/15 and the Coastal Stream in 1999/2000.
Where are Golden Arrows in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Golden Arrows are tenth with 8 points from 9 matches.
