2021–22 South African Premier Division
The 2021–22 South African Premier Division season from 20 August 2021 to 21 May 2022 (known as the DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the 26th season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. Mamelodi Sundowns are the four-time defending champions. This season's winner will qualify for the 2022–23 CAF Champions League along with the second placed team. The 3rd placed team and Nedbank Cup winners qualify for the 2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup.
| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 20 August 2021- 21 May 2022 |
| Matches played | 122 |
| Goals scored | 238 (1.95 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Kaizer Chiefs 4 - 0 Chippa United (16 October 2021) |
| Biggest away win | Marumo Gallants 0-4 Mamelodi Sundowns (07 November 2021) |
| Highest scoring | Cape Town City 4-3 Golden Arrows (23 October 2021) |
| Longest winning run | (7 games) Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Longest unbeaten run | (15 games) Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Longest winless run | (9 games) Marumo Gallants |
| Longest losing run | (6 games) TS Galaxy |
← 2020–21 2022–23 → | |
Team changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2020–21 season.
From National First Division
Promoted to 2021–22 South African Premier Division
- Sekhukhune United (promoted as champions)[1]
Purchased statuses
- Marumo Gallants purchased their status from Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila[2]
- Royal AM purchased their Premiership status from Bloemfontein Celtic[3]
Teams
Stadiums and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmaZulu | Durban | Moses Mabhida Stadium | 55,500 |
| Baroka | Polokwane | Peter Mokaba Stadium | 45,500 |
| Cape Town City | Cape Town | Cape Town Stadium | 55,000 |
| Chippa United | Port Elizabeth | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium | 48,459 |
| Golden Arrows | Durban (Clermont) | Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium | 12,000 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | Johannesburg (Soweto) | FNB Stadium | 94,736 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Pretoria (Marabastad) | Loftus Versfeld Stadium | 51,762 |
| Maritzburg United | Pietermaritzburg | Harry Gwala Stadium | 12,000 |
| Marumo Gallants | Polokwane | Peter Mokaba Stadium | 45,500 |
| Moroka Swallows | Johannesburg (Soweto) | Dobsonville Stadium | 24,000 |
| Orlando Pirates | Johannesburg (Soweto) | Orlando Stadium | 37,139 |
| Royal AM | Durban | Chatsworth Stadium | 6,500 |
| Sekhukhune United | Johannesburg (Tembisa) | Makhulong Stadium | 10,500 |
| Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | Danie Craven Stadium | 8,000 |
| SuperSport United | Pretoria (Atteridgeville) | Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium | 28,900 |
| TS Galaxy | Mbombela | Mbombela Stadium | 40,929 |
Number of teams by province
| Position | Province | Number | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gauteng | 6 | Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, Orlando Pirates, Sekhukhune United, SuperSport United |
| 2 | KwaZulu-Natal | 4 | AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Maritzburg United and Royal AM |
| 3 | Limpopo | 2 | Baroka and Marumo Gallants |
| Western Cape | Cape Town City and Stellenbosch | ||
| 5 | Eastern Cape | 1 | Chippa United |
| Mpumalanga | 1 | TS Galaxy | |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 6 | +22 | 40 | Qualification for Champions League |
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 25 | |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 12 | +6 | 24 | Qualification for Confederation Cup |
| 4 | Royal AM | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 16 | +5 | 23 | |
| 5 | Stellenbosch | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 14 | +2 | 23 | |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 23 | |
| 7 | SuperSport United | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 13 | +5 | 22 | |
| 8 | AmaZulu | 17 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 21 | |
| 9 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 18 | +1 | 19 | |
| 10 | Cape Town City | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | −2 | 19 | |
| 11 | Marumo Gallants | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 18 | |
| 12 | Maritzburg United | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 15 | |
| 13 | Moroka Swallows | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 16 | −10 | 13 | |
| 14 | TS Galaxy | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 24 | −10 | 12 | |
| 15 | Chippa United | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 19 | −10 | 12 | Qualification for Playoffs |
| 16 | Baroka | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 17 | −7 | 10 | Relegation to the First Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 14 December 2021. Source: Premier Soccer League
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References
- "Official: Sekhukhune United promoted to DStv Premiership". Kick Off. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- "New name, new owners but same old problems! Inside the mess of Marumo Gallants ahead of the new season". The South African. 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- "Bloemfontein Celtic sold: Renamed Royal AM". Africa Top Sports. 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
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