Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City: PSL Preview

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City is a Round 9 Betway Premiership fixture between 1st-placed Mamelodi Sundowns and 10th-placed Durban City, with kick-off at 20:15 SAST on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The league leaders host a Durban City side that has won once in eight league games, in a match that shapes the top of the table.

Update: our Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City report covers the 4-1 result.

When is Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City and where is it played?

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City kicks off at 20:15 SAST on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The match is part of Round 9 of the Betway Premiership, and the fixture list gives Loftus Versfeld Stadium as the venue. Even so, venues and kick-off times can move for big fixtures, so check the club’s official channels on matchday before you travel. You can also browse the full PSL fixtures list for the rest of the round.

Where do Mamelodi Sundowns and Durban City sit in the Betway Premiership table?

Mamelodi Sundowns are 1st with 23 points and Durban City are 10th with 7 points. Mamelodi Sundowns have won 7, drawn 2 and lost 0 of their 9 league games, with 23 goals scored and 8 conceded (a goal difference of +15). In contrast, Durban City have won 1, drawn 4 and lost 3 from 8, scoring 5 and conceding 7 (-2). As a result, the two clubs are 16 points apart before kick-off. Mamelodi Sundowns lead the table with 23 points from nine games, unbeaten with seven wins and two draws. Durban City are tenth with 7 points, which leaves a gap of 16 points between the clubs. The live standings are on our PSL table page.

Away from home, Durban City have played 4 league matches on the road, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 2, with 3 goals for and 4 against. Therefore the key contrast is Mamelodi Sundowns’ home record of 4-0-0 against Durban City’s away record of 1-1-2. Mamelodi Sundowns average 2.6 goals per league game and concede 0.9, while Durban City average 0.6 scored and 0.9 conceded.

What is Mamelodi Sundowns’ recent form?

The Betway Premiership table lists Mamelodi Sundowns’ last five league results as WDWWW (W win, D draw, L defeat). Most recently, Mamelodi Sundowns beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 at home in the League Cup on 27 October. Before that, Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with Wiliete at home in the CAF Champions League on 23 October. Earlier, Mamelodi Sundowns drew 0-0 with Wiliete away in the CAF Champions League on 18 October.

Prior to that, Mamelodi Sundowns beat Richards Bay 4-1 away in the league on 13 October. Further back, Mamelodi Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 away in the MTN8 on 10 October. Going back to the start of this run, Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al-Ahli Jeddah 2-1 at home in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on 19 September. Across the six results above, Mamelodi Sundowns won 4, drew 2 and lost 0, scoring 10 and conceding 3. For squad and history, see the Mamelodi Sundowns club profile.

Sundowns have scored 12 and conceded 2 in four home league games, all won. Moreover, their results in Africa and beyond include a 1-1 draw with Wiliete in the CAF Champions League and a 2-1 win over Al-Ahli in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

What is Durban City’s recent form?

The Betway Premiership table lists Durban City’s last five league results as LDLDW (W win, D draw, L defeat). Most recently, Durban City lost 0-2 to Stellenbosch at home in the League Cup on 28 October. Before that, Durban City beat ASPL 2000 3-0 away in the CAF Confederation Cup on 25 October. Earlier, Durban City beat ASPL 2000 3-1 at home in the CAF Confederation Cup on 18 October.

Prior to that, Durban City lost 1-2 to AmaZulu at home in the league on 13 October. Further back, Durban City drew 1-1 with Milford FC away in the league on 20 September. Going back to the start of this run, Durban City lost 0-2 to Orlando Pirates away in the league on 17 September. Across the six results above, Durban City won 2, drew 1 and lost 3, scoring 8 and conceding 8. For squad and history, see the Durban City club profile.

Durban City’s six matches include a 2-0 League Cup defeat at Stellenbosch and a 2-0 league defeat at Orlando Pirates, but also a 3-1 home win over ASPL 200 in the CAF Confederation Cup. Even so, they have won only one of eight league games.

What does the head-to-head record between Mamelodi Sundowns and Durban City say?

In their last 2 recorded meetings, Mamelodi Sundowns have won 2, Durban City have won 0 and 0 were drawn. The most recent meeting was a league match on 7 April 2026, when Durban City and Mamelodi Sundowns finished 0-1 with Durban City at home. Before that, Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 Durban City on 20 September 2025. Sundowns have won both recorded meetings, 3-1 in September 2025 and 1-0 in April 2026. Therefore, Durban City have not yet taken points from this opponent in the head-to-head data we hold.

When do Mamelodi Sundowns and Durban City score and concede goals?

Goal timing shows where each side is strongest and where it is most exposed. In league play Mamelodi Sundowns have scored 23 and conceded 8. Their busiest scoring window is 76-90 minutes (9 goals), followed by 46-60 (4). By contrast, their goals against cluster in the 61-75 minute band (2) and the 76-90 band (2). They have kept 3 clean sheets and failed to score in 0 league games. Meanwhile, In league play Durban City have scored 5 and conceded 7. Their busiest scoring window is 46-60 minutes (2 goals), followed by 0-15 (1). By contrast, their goals against cluster in the 0-15 minute band (2) and the 31-45 band (2). They have kept 3 clean sheets and failed to score in 4 league games. For that reason, the goal-timing figures say as much about how Sundowns build leads as about how City might respond.

What should fans watch for in Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City?

The main storyline in Mamelodi Sundowns vs Durban City is the unbeaten leaders against a side that has struggled for wins. Sundowns have scored 23 league goals and conceded 8, a gap that underlines their authority. Durban City have scored 5 and conceded 7, so goals are not easy for the visitors to find.

Still, Durban City have drawn four of eight league games, so they know how to take a point. If they can survive the opening spell, the contest may be closer than the table suggests. For more previews and results, keep an eye on our live scores page.

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Related: see the player profile of Sundowns goalkeeper and Bafana captain Ronwen Williams.