Football league season
Season | 2021–22 |
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Dates | 20 August 2021 – 30 May 2022 |
Champions | Mamelodi Sundowns (12th title) |
Relegated | Baroka F.C. |
Matches played | 240 |
Goals scored | 480 (2 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Peter Shalulile (23 goals) |
Biggest home win | Mamelodi Sundowns 6–0 Golden Arrows (12 April 2022) |
Biggest away win | Marumo Gallants 0–4 Mamelodi Sundowns (7 November 2021) |
Highest scoring | Cape Town City 4-3 Golden Arrows (23 October 2021) |
Longest winning run | (14 games) Mamelodi Sundowns |
Longest unbeaten run | (17 games) Mamelodi Sundowns |
Longest winless run | (9 games) Marumo Gallants |
Longest losing run | (6 games) TS Galaxy |
← 2020–21 2022–23 → |
The 2021–22 South African Premiership (known as the DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 26th season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. It was played from 20 August 2021 to 30 May 2022. Mamelodi Sundowns won the title for the fifth consecutive year, qualifying for the 2022–23 CAF Champions League along with Cape Town City. Royal AM and Nedbank Cup runners-up Marumo Gallants qualified for the 2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup.
Team changes
The following teams changed division since the 2020–21 season.
To National First Division
Relegated from 2020–21 South African Premier Division
From National First Division
Promoted to 2021–22 South African Premiership
- Sekhukhune United (promoted as champions)
Purchased statuses
- Marumo Gallants purchased their status from Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila
- Royal AM purchased their Premiership status from Bloemfontein Celtic
Teams
Stadiums and locations
JohannesburgMarumo GallantsAmaZuluChippa UnitedGolden ArrowsBarokaMamelodi SundownsSuperSport UnitedRoyal AMMaritzburg UnitedCape Town CityTS GalaxyStellenboschJohannesburg teamsKaizer Chiefs
Swallows
Orlando Pirates
Sekhukhune Unitedclass=notpageimage| Location of teams in the 2021–22 PSL.
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
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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 |
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 |
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1 | Gauteng | 6 | Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, 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 |
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1 | Mamelodi Sundowns (C) | 30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 56 | 20 | +36 | 65 | Qualification for Champions League |
2 | Cape Town City | 30 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 32 | 24 | +8 | 49 | |
3 | Royal AM | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 43 | 31 | +12 | 47 | Qualification for Confederation Cup |
4 | Stellenbosch | 30 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 47 | |
5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 34 | 26 | +8 | 47 | |
6 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 34 | 28 | +6 | 44 | |
7 | AmaZulu | 30 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 41 | |
8 | SuperSport United | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 32 | +4 | 40 | |
9 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 35 | 40 | −5 | 40 | |
10 | Marumo Gallants | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 22 | 28 | −6 | 34 | |
11 | Sekhukhune United | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 24 | −3 | 33 | |
12 | Maritzburg United | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 33 | −11 | 31 | |
13 | TS Galaxy | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 38 | −16 | 30 | |
14 | Chippa United | 30 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 33 | −10 | 29 | |
15 | Swallows (O) | 30 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 36 | −14 | 26 | Qualification for Playoffs |
16 | Baroka (R) | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 40 | −18 | 25 | Relegation to the First Division |
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Results
Home \ Away | AMA | BAR | CTC | CHI | GDA | TSG | KZC | MAG | MDS | MAR | SWA | ORL | ROY | SEK | STL | SSU |
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AmaZulu | — | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 0–0 |
Baroka | 0–1 | — | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 2–0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 3–1 |
Cape Town City | 0–0 | 5–1 | — | 1–0 | 4–3 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 3–2 | 2–1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 0–0 |
Chippa United | 1–1 | 2–2 | 0–0 | — | 1–2 | 0–1 | 1–3 | 2–3 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 |
Lamontville Golden Arrows | 2–2 | 3–2 | 0–1 | 1–2 | — | 1–1 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 0–2 | 3–2 |
TS Galaxy | 0–1 | 2–1 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 2–2 | — | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–3 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–4 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 1–1 |
Kaizer Chiefs | 1–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 4–0 | 0–1 | 0–0 | — | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 1–4 | 2–0 | 0–1 | 0–1 |
Marumo Gallants | 0–1 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 3–1 | 0–0 | — | 0–4 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–0 | 0–0 |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 1–0 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 6–0 | 3–0 | 2–0 | 1–1 | — | 1–0 | 3–0 | 4–1 | 3–2 | 2–0 | 0–3 | 2–2 |
Maritzburg United | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 2–1 | — | 1–1 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 0–2 | 0–0 | 2–1 |
Swallows | 0–1 | 3–2 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 1–3 | 0–1 | 2–4 | 1–1 | — | 1–1 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 0–3 |
Orlando Pirates | 2–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 2–0 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 0–2 | 4–1 | 1–0 | — | 1–1 | 2–1 | 2–2 | 3–2 |
Royal AM | 0–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 4–2 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2–3 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 2–2 | — | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 |
Sekhukhune United | 2–0 | 4–0 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 1–0 | — | 1–1 | 0–0 |
Stellenbosch | 2–2 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 0–3 | 30 Jan | 16 Jan | — | 0–1 |
SuperSport United | 2–0 | 2–0 | 3–2 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 2–2 | 2–0 | 0–2 | 0–1 | 0–0 | — |
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Statistics
Top goalscorers
- As of 27 May 2022
Hat-tricks
Main article: List of Premier Soccer League Hat-tricksPlayer | For | Against | Result | Date |
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Peter Shalulile | Mamelodi Sundowns | Swallows | 4–2 (A) | 6 April 2022 |
Peter Shalulile | Mamelodi Sundowns | Golden Arrows | 6–0 (H) | 12 April 2022 |
References
- "Official: Sekhukhune United promoted to DStv Premiership". Kick Off. 12 June 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- "New name, new owners but same old problems! Inside the mess of Marumo Gallants ahead of the new season". The South African. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- "Bloemfontein Celtic sold: Renamed Royal AM". Africa Top Sports. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- "Premier Soccer League 2021/2022 - Top Scorer".
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