Overview
- Orlando Pirates beat Golden Arrows 3-1 at King Zwelithini Stadium, opened by an Ayanda Jiyane own goal before substitute Yanela Mbuthuma struck twice, with Relebohile Mofokeng supplying an assist.
- Mamelodi Sundowns edged TS Galaxy 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld through substitute Arthur Sales, with Ronwen Williams’ saves preserving the clean sheet.
- The table shows Sundowns on 25 points from 12 matches, Pirates on 22 from 10 and ahead of Chiefs on goal difference, leaving Pirates with two games in hand on the leaders.
- Pirates extended their unbeaten league run to eight matches with seven wins and a draw as coach Abdeslam Ouaddou rotated his side, resting Mbekezeli Mbokazi for captain Nkosinathi Sibisi.
- The PSL named Ouaddou Coach of the Month for September/October and Golden Arrows’ Siyanda Ndlovu both Player and Goal of the Month, while league action pauses for a FIFA break before resuming on 22 November.