Sundowns beat Durban City 4-1 to go back to the top of the log
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Durban City 4-1 on 31 October 2026 to return to the top of the Betway Premiership. Thabang Matuludi scored twice and was named man of the match.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Durban City 4-1 on Saturday night, 31 October 2026, and went back to the top of the Betway Premiership (PSL; Mamelodi Sundowns on X). Thabang Matuludi headed in two goals and was named man of the match (Mamelodi Sundowns on X).
Who scored for Sundowns against Durban City?
| Minute | Goal | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 33' | Thabang Matuludi (Sundowns) | 1-0 |
| 65' | Thabang Matuludi (Sundowns) | 2-0 |
| 79' | Iqraam Rayners (Sundowns) | 3-0 |
| 85' | Durban City | 3-1 |
| 90+4' | Antonio van Wyk (Sundowns) | 4-1 |
Minutes are as posted by Sundowns (Mamelodi Sundowns on X). The PSL's match report lists them a minute later in some cases (PSL).
How did the goals come?
Both of Matuludi's goals were headers, the first from a Nuno Santos corner and the second from an Aubrey Modiba cross (PSL). Rayners, on as a substitute, finished a Siyanda Ndlovu cross from close range, and fellow substitute Van Wyk added the fourth on a counter attack, set up by Arthur Sales (PSL). Durban City scored their consolation four minutes from time (PSL).
Where do Sundowns stand on the log?
The PSL says the win put Sundowns back at the top of the Betway Premiership, with Orlando Pirates second after their 2-1 Soweto Derby win over Kaizer Chiefs earlier on Saturday (PSL; Reported: Soweto Derby result). See the official Betway Premiership site for the full standings.
What's next?
This was the last league round before the November international break (SuperSport). Sundowns have told fans to expect more at Loftus when the league resumes (Mamelodi Sundowns on X).
FAQ
What was the score between Sundowns and Durban City?
Mamelodi Sundowns won 4-1 on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Who scored for Sundowns against Durban City?
Thabang Matuludi scored twice, and Iqraam Rayners and Antonio van Wyk scored one each.
Are Sundowns top of the Betway Premiership?
Yes. The PSL says the win put Sundowns back at the top of the log, with Orlando Pirates second.
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