Stellenbosch FC are the Cape Winelands side that won the Carling Knockout in 2023 and reached a CAF Confederation Cup semi-final in 2025. This profile combines 2026/27 API-Football data with history checked against the club’s official website, Wikipedia and match coverage. It also corrects an earlier founding year that came from a data feed.
The league data below is dated 26 September 2026. For the full standings, see our PSL table page, and for the schedule use the PSL fixtures page.
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Who are Stellenbosch FC?
Stellenbosch FC are a professional club from the Cape Winelands, founded in 2016 and now the only Western Cape side in the Betway Premiership. The club’s website calls it the first professional team from the Winelands region. Also, they finished ninth in 2025/26 on 37 points, according to API-Football, after two straight third-place finishes.
What is the history of Stellenbosch FC?
Stellenbosch FC began in 2016 when the National First Division club Vasco da Gama moved to Stellenbosch and was rebranded. The club’s website and Wikipedia agree on the 2016 move. In addition, Wikipedia gives 3 August 2016 and says the club was based in Parow before the move. API-Football lists 1980, which we could not confirm anywhere, so we use 2016. The club’s site says Remgro and the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport bought it in 2018 and provided facilities and partnerships.
The rise came quickly. Moreover, Stellenbosch won the 2018/19 National First Division under Steve Barker and were promoted, according to the club and Wikipedia. Then they settled in the top flight, finishing tenth in 2019/20, according to API-Football. The academy, launched in 2019, has also supplied players. Additionally, the club says ten of its players have represented South Africa, starting with Athenkosi Mcaba’s debut in 2021.
The best years came under Barker. API-Football has Stellenbosch fourth in 2021/22, then third in both 2023/24 and 2024/25. The club’s own history page still cites fourth place in 2021/22 as a record, so that page appears out of date. Barker left on 20 December 2025 after nearly nine years in charge, according to the club, the Cape Argus and NovaNews, to join Simba SC in Tanzania.
What has Stellenbosch FC won?
Stellenbosch FC have won the 2018/19 National First Division and the 2023 Carling Knockout, and they reached the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals in 2024/25. The Carling Knockout final was on 16 December 2023 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Also, Stellenbosch drew 1-1 with TS Galaxy and won 5-4 on penalties, according to the club’s report and eNCA. In addition, it was the club’s first major trophy and the first winner of the revamped competition.
The continental run followed. The club qualified for the Confederation Cup in consecutive seasons, according to its own site. Moreover, Wikipedia and the club both say the side reached the semi-finals in 2024/25. Barker also led the club to back-to-back MTN8 finals in 2024 and 2025, according to the club, though the results are not listed there as wins.
Where do Stellenbosch FC play their home games?
Stellenbosch FC play at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, which holds about 16,000. API-Football and Wikipedia agree on that capacity, and API-Football lists all 15 home league games there in 2026/27. The club says it has used Danie Craven as its primary ground since 2021, alongside the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport and Idas Valley Sports Grounds. Additionally, Wikipedia adds that Athlone Stadium in Cape Town is an occasional alternative. The ground is best known as a rugby venue, which gives home matches a different feel from the big city stadiums.
How are Stellenbosch FC doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Stellenbosch FC are seventh in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 10 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 13 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the top half.
Their record reads 2 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats, with 9 goals scored and 8 conceded (goal difference +1). In other words, they are collecting 1.25 points per game. For comparison, that pace is above their 2025/26 average of 1.23.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 8 played, Stellenbosch FC have completed 27% 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 1 and lost 1. Away from home, however, they have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- drew 0-0 away to Durban City on 1 September 2026
- drew 1-1 at home to Sekhukhune United on 11 September 2026
- won 1-0 away to Kruger United on 19 September 2026
- drew 1-1 away to Kaizer Chiefs on 13 October 2026
- lost 0-2 at home to Chippa United on 31 October 2026
Overall, the last five games brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, a mixed run.
How did Stellenbosch FC do last season?
In 2025/26, Stellenbosch FC finished ninth in the 16-club table with 10 points from 9 matches. They won 9, drew 10 and lost 11, scoring 26 and conceding 30.
That was a mid-table finish, so the aim is to move up the standings. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Stellenbosch FC’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 27 November 2026: home to TS Galaxy (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
- 5 December 2026: away to Orlando Pirates (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: home to Milford FC (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 17 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.
What makes Stellenbosch FC distinctive?
Stellenbosch are distinctive for their academy, their cup pedigree and their lack of a local derby. With no other Western Cape club in the division, the games that matter most are the cup finals and the big away trips. Also, the club’s tagline on its website is “More than football”, and it stresses community and homegrown talent.
Rivalries come from the competitions, not the map. In addition, TS Galaxy were the beaten finalists in the 2023 Carling Knockout. To explore other clubs, read the profiles of Chippa United, Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy. Likewise, the PSL teams page links to all 16 clubs.
Who coaches Stellenbosch FC and who are the notable names?
Gavin Hunt is head coach, and he signed a new two-year deal in May 2026. The Sunday Independent, Soccer Laduma, Foot Africa and Kick Off all reported the extension. Hunt took over after Steve Barker’s exit in December 2025, although API-Football dates his arrival to November 2025, so the exact handover date is unclear. IOL reported in July 2026 that Hunt was dealing with key squad departures. Moreover, Barker remains the club’s defining coach, with the promotion, the Carling Knockout and the Confederation Cup all under him. We name no players, because Wikipedia’s squad list is out of date and the API squad has changed.
Where are Stellenbosch FC heading?
Stellenbosch FC are heading into a rebuild under Hunt, and the early table looks steady. As of 26 September 2026 they are seventh on 10 points from 9 matches, two wins and three draws. Additionally, their goal difference is +1. However, two wins from seven shows a side still finding its feet. Meanwhile, you can follow every result on our PSL results page and in the Betway Premiership round 7 round-up. For the club’s own story, read its About page.
How can you follow Stellenbosch FC 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 Stellenbosch FC
When was Stellenbosch FC founded?
Stellenbosch FC were founded in 2016, when the National First Division club Vasco da Gama moved to Stellenbosch and was rebranded. An older data feed listed 1980, but we could not confirm it.
What is Stellenbosch FC’s nickname?
Stellenbosch FC are usually just called Stellenbosch, and the club calls itself the first professional team from the Cape Winelands.
Where do Stellenbosch FC play home games?
Stellenbosch FC play at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, which holds about 16,000. All 15 home league games in 2026/27 are listed there.
What has Stellenbosch FC won?
Stellenbosch FC won the 2018/19 National First Division and the 2023 Carling Knockout, and they reached the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals.
Where are Stellenbosch FC in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Stellenbosch FC are eighth with 10 points from 9 matches.
