Durban City, the Citizens, are 13th in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership as of 4 November 2026, with 7 points from 9 matches. They are also the reigning Nedbank Cup holders and are playing in Africa for the first time. This profile covers their history, honours, rivals, coach, home ground, results and fixtures.
This page combines API-Football data with history checked against the club’s official website, psl.co.za and Wikipedia, and it states any disagreement. Durban City is a young name with an older story, so we keep to what two sources confirm. 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 Durban City?
Durban City is the name Maritzburg United took in August 2024 when the club moved from Pietermaritzburg to Chatsworth in Durban. Wikipedia records that the club was formed in 1981, and the official Durban City website refers to the “Maritzburg United days” and describes the club as newly formed in Durban. API-Football gives no founding year, so the 1981 date rests on Wikipedia alone. Note that an earlier, unrelated Durban City club played from 1959 until it folded in 1988.
Maritzburg United spent most of the years from 2008 to 2023 in the top flight, and they were relegated after the 2022/23 season, which the API-Football standings confirm. Then, according to Wikipedia, the local municipality barred them from Harry Gwala Stadium, so home games moved to Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban. The owners decided to rebase in Durban and rebrand instead.
The move paid off quickly. Durban City won the Motsepe Foundation Championship in 2024/25, their first season under the name, and the club says that earned promotion to the Betway Premiership. The nickname is the Citizens.
What has Durban City won?
Durban City won the 2025/26 Nedbank Cup, beating TS Galaxy 2-1 in the final, and the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship. The Premier Soccer League reported that the final was played at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 2 May 2026. TS Galaxy led at half-time through a Jean Lwamba own goal. Then Mfanafuthi Mkhize equalised in the 58th minute, and Lwamba scored the winner in the 71st. You can read the PSL report of the final.
It was the club’s first major trophy. Under its old name, Maritzburg United reached the 2018 final and lost 1-0 to Free State Stars, the PSL noted. Because of the cup win, Durban City entered the CAF Confederation Cup in 2026/27. They beat Rukinzo of Burundi 3-1 on aggregate in the first preliminary round, winning 1-0 in Durban and 2-1 in Burundi on 13 September, according to the club. The second preliminary round is next.
In the league, Durban City finished eighth in 2025/26 with 39 points, according to the API-Football table. Wikipedia also lists the second-tier title from 2007/08 for the Maritzburg United side.
Who are Durban City’s biggest rivals?
Durban City’s closest rivals are the other KwaZulu-Natal clubs, AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Milford FC and Richards Bay. The club’s website called the 1-1 draw at Milford on 20 September an “enthralling KZN derby”, so the label is in use even if no derby is official.
The results so far show how tight these games are. City drew 0-0 with Golden Arrows on 12 August and 1-1 with Richards Bay on 15 August, both at Chatsworth. The next local test is AmaZulu at home on 13 October, kicking off at 19:30 SAST, and there is also Milford FC to consider. Our Betway Premiership round 7 round-up has the Milford match report.
Who are the notable Durban City players and coaches?
Khalil Ben Youssef is the Durban City head coach in September 2026, and midfielder Brooklyn Poggenpoel has just earned a first Bafana Bafana call-up. The club’s website names Ben Youssef as head coach, and Wikipedia and API-Football agree. Pitso Dladla left for Golden Arrows during the year, so the job has changed hands more than once.
Poggenpoel was named in Pitso Mosimane’s squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, the club said. You can see the squad news in our Mosimane Bafana Squad report. Goalkeeper Darren Keet, Kyle Jurgens, Mfanafuthi Mkhize and Jean Lwamba all featured in the Nedbank Cup final, according to the PSL line-ups, and Gaston Sirino is in the squad too. Because squads change quickly, confirm names on the club’s site.
Where do Durban City play their home games?
Durban City play at Chatsworth Stadium in Chatsworth, Durban, which the club hopes will become a home fortress. The club’s website, the league’s fixture list and API-Football all name it, and upcoming home games on 13 October and 27 November are there. Wikipedia gives the capacity as 22,000, but no other source we found does, so treat that as unconfirmed.
Earlier, the club used Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont for home games after the Harry Gwala Stadium ban, according to Wikipedia. That ground still appears in this season’s schedule, because the trip to Milford on 20 September was played there. So it is an away venue for City now.
How are Durban City doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Durban City are tenth in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 7 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 16 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the middle of the pack.
Their record reads 1 win, 4 draws and 3 defeats, with 5 goals scored and 7 conceded (goal difference -2). In other words, they are collecting 0.88 points per game. For comparison, that pace is below their 2025/26 average of 1.30.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 8 played, Durban City 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 0, drawn 3 and lost 1. Away from home, however, they have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 2.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- drew 0-0 at home to Stellenbosch on 1 September 2026
- lost 0-2 away to Orlando Pirates on 17 September 2026
- drew 1-1 away to Milford FC on 20 September 2026
- lost 1-2 at home to Amazulu on 13 October 2026
- lost 1-4 away to Mamelodi Sundowns 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 Durban City do last season?
In 2025/26, Durban City finished eighth in the 16-club table with 7 points from 9 matches. They won 10, drew 9 and lost 11, scoring 25 and conceding 26.
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 Durban City’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 27 November 2026: home to Polokwane City (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
- 6 December 2026: away to Siwelele (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: home to Marumo Gallants (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 18 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 Durban City heading?
Durban City are heading for a two-front season, with a mid-table league position of tenth and a first African campaign under way. They have won once, drawn four and lost twice as of 4 November 2026, and they have not lost at home. The Confederation Cup adds fixtures, so squad depth will be tested.
The next league games are AmaZulu at home on 13 October, Mamelodi Sundowns away on 1 November and TS Galaxy away on 4 November. Follow the run on our PSL results page.
How can you follow Durban City 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 Durban City
When was Durban City founded?
Durban City took its name in August 2024 after Maritzburg United moved to Durban. Wikipedia dates the club to 1981.
What is Durban City’s nickname?
Supporters call Durban City the Citizens.
Where do Durban City play home games?
Durban City play home league games at Chatsworth Stadium in Chatsworth, Durban.
What has Durban City won?
Durban City won the 2025/26 Nedbank Cup and the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Where are Durban City in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Durban City are 13th with 7 points from 9 matches.
