Polokwane City vs Richards Bay Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Polokwane City squared off with Richards Bay in the Premier League of South Africa action on March 30. The match concluded with Polokwane City defeating Richards Bay 3-1.

Lebohang Nkaki scored the first goal of the game on the 21st minute of the match, putting Polokwane City in front. Justice Figuareido and Mokibelo Ramabu found the net next as Nkaki completed the tally with one more goal, setting the final scoreline at 3-1.

2 months after their last meeting in Premier League, all eyes turn to the pitch as Polokwane City and Richards Bay meet again. In their last encounter, Richards Bay secured a 2-0 win. On a difficult run, Polokwane City approach this match following losses against Chippa United and Golden Arrows Durban, extending their winless streak to eight games. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that their defense has shown cracks, having conceded goals in each of their last three matches.

After their recent win against Kaizer Chiefs, Richards Bay, unlike their opponents, approach this match with renewed confidence. All the same, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last three away matches in a row.

This Premier League match offers a platform for Polokwane City and Richards Bay’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Thabang Matuludi and Puleng Marema have been pivotal for Polokwane City’s attack, under Phuti Johnson Mohafe’s guidance, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In Premier League, Matuludi has been Polokwane City’s standout scorer with two goals, as Marema continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Polokwane City’s offense has also been strengthened by Oswin Appollis, Mokibelo Ramabu and Bulelani Nikani, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Richards Bay’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Papi Zothwane, have been bolstered by Yanela Mbuthuma, the team’s top scorer, and Thulani Gumede, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Mbuthuma has emerged as Richards Bay’s leading scorer in Premier League this season, netting four goals, with Gumede leading their creative tally in the league with three assists. Keegan Allan, Ntlonelo Bomelo and Justice Figuareido have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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Line-Ups

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Polokwane City kicked off the game with Brian Bwire, Lebohang Nkaki, Langelihle Ndlovu, Francis Baloyi, Sihle Makhubela, Ndamulelo Maphangule who got substituted by Cole Alexander on the 46th minute, Manuel Kambala, Oswin Appollis who got substituted by Kgaugelo Ramushu on the 82nd minute, Nyakala Raphadu who got substituted by Thato Reabetswe Letshedi on the 51st minute, Mokibelo Ramabu and Bonginkosi Dlamini who got substituted by Stevens Goovadia on the 90th minute as starters, with Lindokuhle Mathebula, Surprise Manthosi, Sabelo Motsa, Kgaugelo Ramushu, Lerato Ntamane, Thato Reabetswe Letshedi, Stevens Goovadia, Monty Batlhabane and Cole Alexander on the bench.

Richards Bay's starting eleven were Jamal Salim, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepo Mabua, Keegan Allan, Fezile Gcaba who got substituted by Thato Mohlamme on the 41st minute, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Thulani Gumede, Langelihle Mhlongo who got substituted by Mxolisi Macuphu on the 85th minute, Moses Mthembu, Justice Figuareido who got substituted by Thabiso Kutumela on the 85th minute and Yanela Mbuthuma, with Ian Otieno, Sanele Sabelo Zulu, Wandile Ngema, Sbani Khumalo Mntungwa, Thato Mohlamme, Thabisa Ndelu, Thabiso Kutumela, Mxolisi Macuphu and Ntlonelo Bomelo on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.1 - 0.68
• Ball Possession: 42 - 58
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 2
• Total Attempts: 6 - 7
• Shots On Target: 3 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 0
• Shots in the Box: 4 - 5
• Shots from Outside the Box: 2 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 18 - 15
• Corners: 5 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 31 - 28
• Saves: 2 - 0
• Free Kicks: 14 - 18
• Offsides: 1 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 124 - 119
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 65 - 63
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 14 - 18
• Tackles: 13 - 9
• Completed Tackles: 8 - 8
• Total Crosses: 9 - 22
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 5
• Interceptions: 10 - 3
• Clearances: 39 - 26

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Oswin Appollis, Thulani Gumede and Moses Mthembu were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since March 2022, the teams have clashed five times. Polokwane City have one win to their name, Richards Bay two, while the remaining matches ended in draws. Their most recent clash took place on February 8, 2025, with Richards Bay winning 2-0. Polokwane City have scored three goals across these five encounters, while Richards Bay have scored five. So, overall, Richards Bay have the edge in head-to-head matches against Polokwane City in their recent history.

In Premier League, Polokwane City have played 25 matches, winning eight, drawing eight and losing nine, scoring eighteen goals at an average of 0.72 per match and conceding 22 at a rate of 0.88 per match. Richards Bay have won seven of their 25 matches in Premier League this season, with five draws and thirteen defeats, scoring sixteen goals, averaging 0.64 per match, while conceding 26, an average of 1.04 per match.

Recent Form

Polokwane City's recent form includes two consecutive losses, including defeats against Chippa United and Golden Arrows Durban in their last two outings, while Richards Bay are coming off a win in their last match against Kaizer Chiefs. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Polokwane City have claimed six victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn six times, while over their most recent twenty games, Richards Bay have claimed five victories, suffered ten defeats, and drawn five times.

Live Standings

As always, South Africa Premier League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Polokwane City are currently 7th in the table with 32 points from 25 matches, while Richards Bay sit 13th with 26 points from 25 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Polokwane City and Richards Bay in real time. You can watch the goals by Lebohang Nkaki, Justice Figuareido and Mokibelo Ramabu as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Polokwane City - Richards Bay are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.