DStv Premiership: Fixtures and results – Sunday, 19 March 2023

Six DStv Premiership matches were played this weekend as the season races towards its conclusion.

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The standout fixtures took place on Saturday evening when Orlando Pirates beat SuperSport United 1-0 while the Buccaneers’ Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs edged Maritzburg United 3-2 on the road.

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Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns took a giant step towards a sixth consecutive DStv Premiership title this weekend – without even being in league action!

Following SuperSport United’s defeat, Mamelodi Sundowns enjoy a yawning 20-point lead over second-placed Matsatsantsa.

SuperSport United have seven matches remaining, meaning they could, theoretically, pick up another 21 points.

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Mamelodi Sundowns need to bide their time before being officially crowned champions, but only require another two log points to lift the trophy.

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Masandawana were in CAF Champions League action in Sudan against Al-Hilal on Saturday where they drew 1-1.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ next DStv Premiership assignment is at home against Cape Town City FC on Saturday, 1 April at 17:30.

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DSTV PREMIERSHIP WEEKEND FIXTURES AND RESULTS

FRIDAY, 17 MARCH

Stellenbosch FC 2-0 AmaZulu

Swallows 0-1 Golden Arrows

SATURDAY, 18 MARCH

Sekhukhune United 1-1 Chippa United

Orlando Pirates 1-0 SuperSport United

Maritzburg United 2-3 Kaizer Chiefs

SUNDAY, 19 MARCH

TS Galaxy 4-0 Richards Bay

LATEST STANDINGS AFTER THE WEEKEND’S MATCHES