Orlando Pirates trailed twice but scored twice in the last six minutes to beat Richards Bay 4-2 and cut Mamelodi Sundowns' lead to one point. Pirates dominated with 76% possession and eight shots on target.

Orlando Pirates beat Richards Bay 4-2 at Richards Bay Stadium on 10 April 2026, closing the gap on league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns to a single point. Pirates hogged three-quarters of possession and peppered the home side with eight shots on target; Richards Bay managed only three.

How the goals happened

Richards Bay stunned Pirates after ten minutes when Thulani Gumede tapped in from a low cross. The visitors levelled seven minutes after the restart through Oswin Appollis, only for Lindokuhle Zikhali to restore the lead for the home side in the 59th minute. Pirates kept pressing and turned the match late: two goals in the final six minutes—one from Lebone Seema in stoppage time—flipped the scoreline.

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Numbers that matter

Possession: Pirates 75.8 %, Richards Bay 24.2 %.
Shots on target: 8-3.
Corners: 16-1.
The mismatch in territory told; Richards Bay never earned a sustained spell inside the final third.

Table picture

Pirates move to 55 points, one behind Sundowns. Kaizer Chiefs sit third on 42.

  • Pirates' late double gave them a sixth straight league goal and kept the title chase tight.
  • Richards Bay stayed second-bottom after taking only one point from their last two games.
  • The 16-1 corner count highlighted Pirates' relentless pressure.
  • Next up: Pirates host Magesi on 17 April before the Soweto derby.

Form lines

Pirates have taken six points from their last two matches, beating AmaZulu 2-0 before Saturday’s win. Richards Bay have one point from the same stretch after a 1-1 draw with Sekhukhune United.

Two goals in the final six minutes flipped the scoreline.
Pirates hogged three-quarters of possession and peppered the home side.
The mismatch in territory told; Richards Bay never earned a sustained spell.
Orlando Pirates 4-2 Richards Bay: Late comeback keeps title race alive on 10 April 2026

What’s next

Both sides return on 17 April: Pirates host Magesi FC; Richards Bay travel to TS Galaxy. The Soweto derby follows for Pirates on 26 April against Chiefs.