Orlando Pirates: 2025/26 Season So Far (as of 11/02/2026)

Pirates stroll back to winning ways against outclassed Magesi

Orlando Pirates are enjoying one of their strongest league campaigns in recent years, leading the Premiership with consistent results and impressive defensive numbers.

League Standing & Record

• 1st place in the PSL with 35 points from 15 games.

• 73% win rate – the best in the league so far.

• 22 goals scored, 5 conceded → +17 goal difference — a dominant balance of attack and defence.

Pirates sit atop the standings ahead of rivals like Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, showing consistency across results.

Attacking Prowess

• 1.47 goals per game on average in the league.

• Goals come regularly: Pirates score roughly once every 61 minutes.

• 87% of matches see Pirates scoring at least once.

Their attack isn’t just frequent but effective — scoring first in 80% of matches.

Defensive Masterclass

Pirates’ defence has been exceptional:

• Only 0.33 goals conceded per match.

• Clean sheets in 73% of games.

• Concede a goal only every 273 minutes on average.

At home, they’ve conceded virtually nothing, and even away they remain solid.

Key Takeaways

Orlando Pirates’ 2025/26 campaign (as of 11/02/2026) stands out for:

• Leading the league with the most points so far.

• Strong offensive output with regular scoring.

• Elite defensive numbers, keeping frequent clean sheets.

This combination makes them front‑runners for the PSL title, with both attack and defence firing — and statistically the most consistent side in South African football this season