Chiefs Trail Sundowns by 12 Points
Kaizer Chiefs have dropped points in a run of draws and sit 12 behind Mamelodi Sundowns with 21 league fixtures left.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Soccer
Kaizer Chiefs have fallen 12 points behind Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African league after a series of draws this season. The club dropped further ground after a draw this Saturday, 1 November 2026.
Why it matters
Chiefs have failed to turn matches they were capable of winning into victories, leaving them well off the pace set by Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. With 21 fixtures remaining, the gap is a live test of their title ambitions.
Kaizer Chiefs sit 12 points behind Mamelodi Sundowns with 21 league fixtures still to play. The source does not give the exact current table positions or points totals of the other leading clubs.
The players
Kaizer Chiefs
A major South African football club based in Johannesburg, competing in the Premier Soccer League.
Mamelodi Sundowns
A leading South African football club based in Pretoria that currently sets the pace in the Premier Soccer League.
Fernando da Cruz
The Kaizer Chiefs coach who said the return of injured players will give the team more consistency.
The details
Kaizer Chiefs have accumulated draws in matches they deserved to win, which has left them trailing the leaders. Coach Fernando da Cruz said the return of several injured players should bring more consistency to the side.
Timeline
- 1 November 2026: Chiefs lost ground to Sundowns after a draw this Saturday.
- Remainder of season: 21 league fixtures remain in the campaign.
Season Trajectory
The gap between Kaizer Chiefs and the leaders now sits in the context of a South African title race led by Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. With 21 fixtures left, Chiefs' repeated draws have made the chase harder rather than easier.
Chiefs' 12-point gap means their remaining 21 fixtures must bring more wins than draws to stay in the title conversation. Fantasy and betting interest will track whether the returning injured players lift their results.
The takeaway
Consistency matters most in a long league run, and Chiefs' draws have cost them ground they now have to win back over 21 matches.
Further reading
For more on the race at the top, see the latest Soccer coverage across South Africa.
