SuperSport United will be looking to bounce back from an embarrassing cup defeat when they host Royal AM in the DStv Premiership clash on Thursday evening at TUT Stadium.
DStv Premiership
Teams: SuperSport United v Royal AM
Date: 26 October 2023
Venue: TUT Stadium
Time: 19h30
SuperSport are still smarting from a big loss in the Carling Knockout last 16 after a 4-1 drubbing by Polokwane City on Sunday.
Matsatsantsa, however, have maintained a good position on the log after beating Cape Town Spurs 2-1 before the FIFA break.
Gavin Hunt's charges are lying third on the log with 16 points and could go up to second and within five points of leaders Mamelodi Sundowns if they win.
Royal AM, meanwhile, were also dumped out of the Carling Knockout in the first round after a narrow 1-0 loss to Sekhukhune United on Saturday.
Thwihli Thwahla lost their third game in a row across the two competitions, after also losing against Babina Noko and Polokwane City in the league before the FIFA break, all by a 1-0 scoreline.
John Maduka's troops dropped down to 14th on the log with eight points from as many matches.
United had the upper hand in the sides' meetings last season, as they thrashed Royal AM 3-1 in the return fixture at home after a 1-1 draw in the first round.
Here's how they line up:
SuperSport United: 20. Goss, 14. Bhasera, 13. Okon, 3. Hlatshwayo, 27. Johannes, 23. Margeman, 35. Rasebotja, 11. Dzvukamanja, 38. Moralo, 9. Ighodaro, 7. Grobler
Subs: 32. Arubi, 5. Xulu, 36. Matodzi, 15. Pfumbidzai, 26. Donn, 16. Mbatha, 22. Matsio, 28. Bezuidenhout, 12. Lakay
Royal AM: 16. Nyame, 20. Mkhize, 6. Kobedi, 24. Lingwati, 14. Matlaba, 17. Mogaila, 5. Dlamini, 12. Mahlasela, 77. Cele, 9. Macuphu, 45. George
Subs: 32. Ngcobo, 2. Msomi, 26. Magaqa, 28. Mabuza, 31. Jiyane, 33. Sera, 34. Thikazi, 44. Sithole, 50. Masuku
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