Milford FC are the newest name in the Betway Premiership, a KwaZulu-Natal side promoted in June 2026 and now playing top-flight football for the first time. This profile combines 2026/27 API-Football data with history checked against Wikipedia, Forbes Africa and match coverage. The club’s history is short, so we say plainly where facts are thin or sources disagree.
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 Milford FC?
Milford FC are a KwaZulu-Natal club, promoted to the Betway Premiership in 2026, and this is their first season among the elite. The base is a point of confusion. The Sunday Tribune and the Zululand Observer describe Milford as a Richards Bay-based side, while Wikipedia and API-Football place its ground in Durban. Also, our earlier version of this page said Durban, which is why we now give both.
The club is owned and coached by Dr Xanti Pupuma, a practising gynaecologist in Richards Bay, according to Forbes Africa. As a result, Milford are one of the most unusual stories in the league. Wikipedia lists Pupuma as head coach, and Sowetan coverage from September 2026 confirms he is still in charge.
What is the history of Milford FC?
Milford FC have a short professional history, and the route from regional football to the top flight took only a few seasons. Wikipedia dates the club to 2012 and says it played in the KwaZulu-Natal SAFA Second Division before buying National First Division status from Uthongathi ahead of 2023/24. Forbes Africa, meanwhile, says the club reached the top flight after only two seasons in professional football. Neither claim is confirmed by a second source, and API-Football gives no founding year, so treat the exact dates as unconfirmed.
The turning point came in the Nedbank Cup. In addition, Forbes Africa says Milford knocked Kaizer Chiefs out in the opening round two seasons ago, and that the result transformed the club’s fortunes. In 2025/26 they went further. They beat Sekhukhune United 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw, according to Wikipedia, and reached the semi-finals, according to the Sunday Tribune.
Promotion followed on Saturday 13 June 2026. Moreover, Milford drew 1-1 with Magesi FC at Seshego Stadium in Polokwane in the promotion play-offs. Additionally, Menzi Chili equalised in the 59th minute, according to the Sunday Tribune, and a draw was enough to top the mini-league. Goal.com reported the same result and said Pupuma was ready to resign after securing promotion. Also, he stayed, according to Kick Off.
What has Milford FC won?
Milford FC have won no major national trophy yet, and promotion through the 2026 play-offs is the club’s biggest achievement. Wikipedia lists two regional SAFA Second Division titles, in 2014/15 and 2022/23, but we could not confirm them elsewhere. In addition, the Nedbank Cup semi-final of 2025/26 and the promotion itself are the confirmed highlights. Moreover, KwaZulu-Natal now has five clubs in the top flight, according to the Sunday Tribune and Soccer Laduma.
Where do Milford FC play their home games?
Milford FC appear to use Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban for most 2026/27 home games, but the ground is not settled. API-Football names a venue for only three of Milford’s 15 home league games so far, and those three are different grounds: Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban, Umhlathuze Sports Stadium and Richards Bay Stadium. Durban City’s club site lists the 20 September 2026 match against Milford at Sugar Ray Xulu, and SABC News reported Milford’s 5-1 win over Richards Bay there.
Wikipedia and the older club data give Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban, with a capacity of 12,000. The Zululand Observer, on the other hand, named uMhlathuze Stadium in Richards Bay as the home ground for the promotion play-offs. We have no reliable capacity figure for Sugar Ray Xulu, so we leave it out. Check the fixtures page before each home game.
How are Milford FC doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Milford FC are fifth in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 18 points from 10 matches. That leaves them 11 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the top half.
Their record reads 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats, with 9 goals scored and 7 conceded (goal difference +2). In other words, they are collecting 1.50 points per game. There is no 2025/26 top-flight average to compare it with.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 8 played, Milford 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 3, drawn 1 and lost 0. Away from home, however, they have won 0, drawn 2 and lost 2.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- drew 0-0 away to Chippa United on 5 September 2026
- won 5-1 at home to Richards Bay on 13 September 2026
- drew 1-1 at home to Durban City on 20 September 2026
- won 1-0 away to Golden Arrows on 17 October 2026
- won 1-0 at home to Sekhukhune United 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 Milford FC do last season?
Milford FC do not appear in the 2025/26 top-flight table in API-Football data, so there is no previous Betway Premiership season to compare with. As a result, 2026/27 is the first top-flight campaign in the current data. For that reason, we judge the club by this season’s form alone.
What are Milford FC’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 28 November 2026: away to Amazulu (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 5 December 2026: home to Kaizer Chiefs (kick-off 20:15 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: away to Stellenbosch (kick-off 19:30 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.
What makes Milford FC distinctive?
Milford stand out for their owner-coach, their attacking approach and a fast start that has surprised the league. Pupuma told Forbes Africa the team would not change its style and would try to play its own game. Moreover, the opening fixture was away to defending champions Orlando Pirates. Since then, the side has taken 18 points from 10 matches, including the 5-1 win over Richards Bay on 13 September 2026, according to the results above.
Milford share KwaZulu-Natal with AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Durban City and Richards Bay. As a result, most away trips are short and the local fixtures matter. To explore the neighbours, read the profiles of AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Durban City and Richards Bay. Likewise, the PSL teams page links to all 16 clubs.
Who are the notable people at Milford FC?
Dr Xanti Pupuma is the key figure, and midfielder Menzi Chili is the player most often named in match coverage. Chili scored the equaliser that sealed promotion, according to the Sunday Tribune, and API-Football lists M. Additionally, Chili in the current squad. We name no other players, because the club is new and few claims have two sources. Squads also change quickly for promoted sides.
Where are Milford FC heading?
Milford FC are heading for a survival-first debut season, and the early results suggest they can achieve it. As of 26 September 2026 they are fifth on 18 points from 10 matches, eight behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. However, they have won only three games, and none away. Even so, four unbeaten games in their last five give the club a cushion. Meanwhile, you can follow every result on our PSL results page and in the Betway Premiership round 7 round-up. For official fixtures and squad information, see the PSL’s Milford FC page.
How can you follow Milford 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 Milford FC
Where are Milford FC based?
Milford FC are a KwaZulu-Natal club. Reports describe them as Richards Bay-based, while Wikipedia and API-Football place their ground in Durban.
When was Milford FC founded?
Wikipedia dates Milford FC to 2012, but we could not confirm that with a second source, and API-Football gives no founding year.
Where do Milford FC play home games?
Milford FC appear to use Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban for most 2026/27 home games, although the fixtures also list other grounds and the club used uMhlathuze Stadium in the promotion play-offs.
What has Milford FC won?
Milford FC have won no major national trophy. They earned promotion to the Betway Premiership through the 2026 play-offs and reached the 2025/26 Nedbank Cup semi-finals.
Where are Milford FC in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Milford FC are fourth with 18 points from 10 matches.
