Stellenbosch vs Marumo Gallants: Lineups, Live Scores 26/08/2025
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
