Orlando Pirates Look to Extend Premiership Lead

Bucs face Marumo Gallants with Sundowns absent from league action

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Saturday's Betway Premiership match at the Orlando Amstel Arena presents Orlando Pirates with a chance to solidify their position atop the league standings. A win over visiting Marumo Gallants would allow the Buccaneers to extend their lead, with defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns not in action this weekend.

Why it matters

Orlando Pirates currently lead the Premiership table, but Mamelodi Sundowns have games in hand and are seen as the favorites to retain their title. A victory for Pirates would widen the gap at the top and put pressure on Sundowns to keep pace when they return to league play.

The details

Orlando Pirates will be looking to capitalize on Mamelodi Sundowns' absence from this weekend's Premiership fixtures. A win over Marumo Gallants would allow the Buccaneers to extend their lead at the top of the table, potentially putting more distance between themselves and the defending champions.

  • The match kicks off at 3:30 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Orlando Pirates

The current league leaders, looking to consolidate their position at the top of the Premiership table.

Mamelodi Sundowns

The defending Premiership champions, who are not in action this weekend but have games in hand on Orlando Pirates.

Marumo Gallants

The visiting team, who will be looking to upset the league leaders at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

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What’s next

If Orlando Pirates win, they will extend their lead at the top of the Premiership table. Mamelodi Sundowns will then need to win their games in hand to keep pace with the Buccaneers.

The takeaway

This weekend's match presents a crucial opportunity for Orlando Pirates to widen the gap at the top of the Premiership standings, potentially putting more pressure on defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns to keep up when they return to league action.