Sekhukhune United FC face a tough Betway Premiership test away to Orlando Pirates on Tuesday, 24 August 2026. The match at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto kicks off at 19:30 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL. The fixture presents a significant challenge for a Babina Noko side currently seventh in the league standings with six points from four games. They are four points behind the leaders, Orlando Pirates, and have a goal difference of minus one after scoring three and conceding four this season.
Can Sekhukhune United break their away duck?
Sekhukhune United FC have made a solid start to the campaign with two wins from their opening three league fixtures. They beat Durban City 1-0 and Polokwane City 2-0, but both victories came at home. The search for a first away win of the season adds extra motivation for the trip to Soweto. Head coach Cedric Kaze pointed to positive signs from their recent cup performance, saying, "We were the better team in the second half, we need to bring that into the next game and go in with a positive mindset from the beginning, trust our plan and I hope and pretty sure we will do better." The team's recent form of LWLW shows they can win but need greater consistency.
What is the recent history between these sides?
The teams are very familiar with each other, having just met in the first leg of an MTN8 semi-final the previous weekend. Orlando Pirates won that cup tie 1-0 away from home. In league football, the head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with four wins each and two draws. However, Sekhukhune United have enjoyed recent success at the Pirates' home ground. They won 1 -0 at Orlando Amstel Arena in the 2025/26 league campaign and also secured a 1-0 victory there in November 2023, with a late winner from Thabiso Monyane. Orlando Pirates have lost their last two home league matches against Sekhukhune, making this a genuine hoodoo for the hosts.
How are Orlando Pirates shaping up?
The Buccaneers present a formidable obstacle. They are top of the league, unbeaten in their three opening fixtures, and coming off a 3-0 win over Chippa United. This is their first midweek league game of the season. They also boast a remarkable 14-match unbeaten streak in league matches played in Soweto. Pirates manager Abdeslam Ouaddou acknowledged the quick turnaround after the cup win, stating, "We’ll now focus on the league match." Their strong start and home record make them favourites, but Sekhukhune's recent history at the venue suggests an upset is possible.
What does this mean for Sekhukhune's season?
This match is a key moment in the early season for Sekhukhune United FC. A positive result could propel them from seventh place and just one point outside the top four. It would also provide a massive confidence boost ahead of the second leg of their MTN8 semi-final in a week's time. The team's current stats, available on our stats page, show a need for more attacking output on the road. Fans can follow live updates via Orlando Pirates' channels, but for Babina Noko's full schedule, check our dedicated fixtures list. Securing points against the league leaders would signal real progress for Kaze's squad.
