Live: Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs – Follow score, goals, lineups & Soweto Derby updates

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Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs in the 182nd Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in a match that will have a major bearing on the destiny of the Betway Premiership title.

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Pirates come into the match in great form, as they sit top of the table with 58 points, one ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, and are unbeaten in eight games, having won six and drawn two.

However, Kaizer Chiefs are keen to spoil their rivals’ match to the title and are also in formidable form after winning five and drawing one of their last six while they are also keen to avenge the 3-0 loss to Pirates in February.

Soweto Derby starting lineups

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby.
Photo by Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates/X

Orlando Pirates: Chaine; Sebelebele, Hotto, Seema, Sibisi; Makhaula; Mbatha, Mofokeng; Appollis, Moremi, Mbuthuma

Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen; Monyane, Cross, McCarthy, Msimango; Mthethwa, Ndlovu, Maboe; Mmodi, Lilepo, Duba

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Joel Oliver is a seasoned multimedia sports journalist with a rich background in covering diverse football stories and events in South Africa and beyond.
His extensive coverage spans subjects touching on the PSL, with a focus on the Big Three (Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs & Mamelodi Sundowns), Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana.