Get to see starting lineup for Stellenbosch vs Marumo Gallants along with our live score match events updates.
Stellenbosch vs Marumo Gallants face off on August 26, 2025, at 19:30 local time in the Premier League of South Africa. This highly anticipated clash comes just six months after their last meeting, where Stellenbosch claimed a narrow 0-1 win.
Both sides arrive with contrasting form but equal motivation: Stellenbosch aiming to build consistency under Steve Barker, and Marumo Gallants extending their unbeaten streak under Alexandre Lafitte.
Probable Lineups
(Final line-ups will be updated above in real time before kickoff)
Stellenbosch (last match XI): Sage Stephens, Omega Mdaka, Thabo Moloisane, Henri Stanic, Sanele Barns, Langelihle Phili, Thato Khiba, Chumani Butsaka, Devon Titus, Andre De Jong, Lesiba Nku.
Marumo Gallants (last match XI): Washington Arubi, Lebohang Mabotja, Mpho Chabatsane, Sibusiso Sikhosana, Khumbulani Ncube, Monde Mpambaniso, Daniel Msendami, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Sekela Sithole, Mlungisi Khumalo, Bheki Mabuza.
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Match Context
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Stellenbosch: Fresh from a victory over Sekhukhune United in the MTN 8 Cup, but with Premier League form still needing improvement (0W, 1D, 1L).
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Marumo Gallants: Riding high with two consecutive wins over Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay, extending their unbeaten run to six matches. However, defensive lapses continue, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine games.
This clash promises a tight contest where Stellenbosch’s disciplined structure will meet Gallants’ attacking drive.
Head-to-Head Record
Here’s how Stellenbosch and Marumo Gallants have fared against each other since 2022:
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Premier League | Marumo Gallants | 0 – 1 | Stellenbosch |
| Nov 3, 2024 | League Cup | Marumo Gallants | 1 – 0 | Stellenbosch |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Premier League | Stellenbosch | 1 – 0 | Marumo Gallants |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Premier League | Stellenbosch | 1 – 1 | Marumo Gallants |
| Aug 6, 2022 | Premier League | Marumo Gallants | 0 – 0 | Stellenbosch |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Premier League | Marumo Gallants | 1 – 0 | Stellenbosch |
Overall H2H: 6 matches → Stellenbosch (2 wins), Marumo Gallants (2 wins), Draws (2).
Current Season Form
| Team | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Avg GF | Avg GA |
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| Stellenbosch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| Marumo Gallants | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
Key Players to Watch
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Stellenbosch:
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Langelihle Phili – team’s top scorer with one Premier League goal.
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Andre De Jong – main playmaker, already with one assist this season.
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Marumo Gallants:
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Bheki Mabuza – top scorer (1 goal) and assist provider, critical in Gallants’ attack.
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Sekela Sithole – influential in midfield with creativity and passing.
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Match Prediction
With Stellenbosch eager to bounce back in the league and Marumo Gallants on a hot streak, this contest promises to be close. Stellenbosch will lean on home advantage, while Gallants’ attack will look to exploit defensive gaps.
Predicted Result: 1-1 Draw
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