Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates kicks off 16 December 2026 at 13:30. South Africa Premier Soccer League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/12/16
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Wednesday, 16 December at 13:30. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Orlando Pirates
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
2
Richards Bay wins
6
Orlando Pirat… wins
-
10 Apr 2026
Richards Bay
2 - 2
Orlando Pirates
D
-
11 Mar 2026
Orlando Pirates
2 - 0
Richards Bay
L
-
08 Nov 2025
Richards Bay
0 - 1
Orlando Pirates
L
-
26 Jan 2025
Richards Bay
1 - 3
Orlando Pirates
L
-
05 Nov 2024
Orlando Pirates
1 - 0
Richards Bay
L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mamelodi Sundowns
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 20 | W W W W D |
| 2 |
Orlando Pirates
|
7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +15 | 19 | W W W W W |
| 3 |
AmaZulu
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 16 | W L W W W |
| 4 |
Kaizer Chiefs
|
7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | +5 | 13 | D D W D D |
| 5 |
Milford
|
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 12 | D L D W D |
| 6 |
Sekhukhune United
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | W L D D W |
| 7 |
Stellenbosch FC
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 9 | W L D D W |
| 8 |
Lamontville Golden Arrows
|
7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | D W L D D |
| 9 |
Chippa United
|
7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | -2 | 8 | L D D D W |
| 10 |
Durban City FC
|
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 7 | D W D L D |
| 11 |
Polokwane City FC
|
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 7 | L D D D L |
| 12 |
TS Galaxy
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 6 | D W D L L |
| 13 |
Kruger United
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 4 | L L L W L |
| 14 |
Richards Bay
|
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 3 | D D L L L |
| 15 |
Siwelele
|
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 3 | L D L L D |
| 16 |
Marumo Gallants FC
|
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 2 | L L D L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 13:30.
Recent results
Match preview
Richards Bay host Orlando Pirates in the South Africa Premier Soccer League on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 13:30. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Richards Bay sit 14th in the South Africa Premier Soccer League table with 3 points from 7 matches (0W · 3D · 4L). Orlando Pirates are 2nd with 19 points from 7 matches (6W · 1D · 0L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the South Africa Premier Soccer League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 11 times on record. Richards Bay have won 2, Orlando Pirates have won 6 and 3 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates — frequently asked
When is Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates played?
Kick-off is in the South Africa Premier Soccer League.
Where is Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates played?
Richards Bay host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 13:30 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates part of?
The South Africa Premier Soccer League in South Africa. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the South Africa Premier Soccer League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the South Africa Premier Soccer League hub, or jump to the full South Africa football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.