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2019-20 Absa Premiership
Round 30 fixtures
5 September 2020
The 2019-20 Absa Premiership is set for a thrilling finale at the top, middle and bottom of the log, with the title, top eight and relegation playoff berth all relatively undecided heading into the final round, which will see eight matches played simultaneously on the afternoon of Saturday 5 September 2020.
The title race will go right down to the wire, with log leaders Kaizer Chiefs and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns level on points ahead of facing Baroka FC and Black Leopards respectively. The Amakhosi (who have the superior goal difference) need only match the result of the Brazilians to claim a first championship since 2015, but as both are facing clubs fighting for their lives – Baroka are in the relegation playoff berth, while Leopards are just one point clear) – the three points on offer in each will be hard fought indeed.
“It’s about points now. It’s about winning. I’m fully aware about that. It’s what presents Kaizer Chiefs there’s no doubt about it,” said Amakhosi manager Ernst Middendorp, who added: “I’m very happy with the entire team, technical team and players that we have on what they have gone through and successfully. It was a win with a lot of fighting spirit and that’s something we needed [in Wednesday’s win over Chippa United] and need on Saturday.”
Sundowns manager Pitso Mosimane said: “I’m happy the boys played the way we play [in a 3-0 win over Polokwane City]. Saturday is a cup final, we are not going to give it to anybody. To be where we are now credit must go to the boys.”
Polokwane are all but relegated (they are bottom and have a significantly inferior goal difference to Baroka, who are three points clear) but the playoff spot held by Bakgaga could still be passed to Leopards, AmaZulu (who are at home to Highlands Park) or even Chippa United (home to Golden Arrows).
Elsewhere, SuperSport United are well placed to finish third and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup, but face a threat from both Bidvest Wits and Orlando Pirates in this regard, while Cape Town City, Highlands, Bloemfontein Celtic and Stellenbosch are scrapping for two berths up for grabs in the top eight.
Absa Premiership fixtures, 5 September 2020
15:30: Mamelodi Sundowns v Black Leopards
15:30: Chippa United v Golden Arrows
15:30: AmaZulu v Highlands Park
15:30: Baroka FC v Kaizer Chiefs
15:30: Bloemfontein Celtic v Maritzburg United
15:30: Bidvest Wits v Polokwane City
15:30: Orlando Pirates v Stellenbosch
15:30: Cape Town City v SuperSport United
Selected head-to-head (league only)
Mamelodi Sundowns v Black Leopards
Matches played 21
Sundowns wins 14
Leopards wins 5
Draws 2
Baroka FC v Kaizer Chiefs
Matches played 7
Baroka wins 2
Chiefs wins 2
Draws 3
AmaZulu v Highlands Park
Matches played 3
AmaZulu wins 1
Highlands wins 1
Draws 1
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