October 4th features a match where Stellenbosch plays host to Maritzburg United in a meeting of these two Premier League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Stellenbosch sits at 11th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United. Tshegofatso Mabaso struck first for Sekhukhune United in the 38th minute, then Sinethemba Mthobisi Mngomezulu tied it up for Stellenbosch in the 53rd minute earning Stellenbosch at least a draw. Stellenbosch is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while maritzburg United is fresh off their 1-2 loss against SuperSport United. Ditlhokwe struck first for SuperSport United in the 57th minute, but Lucky Baloyi got the equalizer for Maritzburg United in the 58th minute. Maritzburg United is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.
Maritzburg United’s top weapon lately has been Amadou Soukouna, who has 2 goals in the last five matches. Both Júnior Mendieta and Sinethemba Mthobisi Mngomezulu have been the hottest scorers for Stellenbosch in the last five each having scored 2 goals.