Marumo Gallants FC lost 3-2 to TS Galaxy in a midweek Betway Premiership clash on Tuesday 25 August. The defeat extends a difficult start to the season for Gallants, who now sit 15th in the Premier Soccer League with only one point from their opening four games.
In the match, Msindisi Ndlovu gave Marumo Gallants an early lead in the fourth minute. TS Galaxy responded strongly, with Victor Letsoalo equalising in the 21st minute before Sedwyn George put the home side ahead four minutes after half-time. Letsoalo added his second and Galaxy's third on the hour mark, leaving Onke Moletshe's 74th-minute strike for Gallants as a mere consolation. The result handed TS Galaxy their first victory of the campaign.
How did the match unfold?
The game began brightly for the visiting side. Msindisi Ndlovu found the net early, giving Marumo Gallants a dream start on the road. That advantage was short-lived, however, as Victor Letsoalo levelled the score midway through the first half. The momentum shifted decisively after the break. Sedwyn George scored for TS Galaxy just four minutes into the second period, and Letsoalo completed his double fifteen minutes later to make it 3-1. Onke Moletshe managed to pull one back for Gallants with sixteen minutes remaining, but they could not find an equaliser.
What is Marumo Gallants' current league status?
The loss leaves Marumo Gallants in a precarious position early in the season. According to the latest verified data, the club is 15th in the Premier Soccer League standings with just a single point. Their record reads zero wins, one draw, and three losses from four matches, with a recent form guide of LLLD. In those games, they have scored three goals but conceded eight, giving them a goal difference of minus five. You can track their position on our standings page. This poor start has already opened up a significant gap to the summit, with Gallants now nine points behind league leaders Orlando Pirates.
What were the other midweek results?
Tuesday's action also saw Orlando Pirates secure a 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United to go top of the table. Siwelele FC drew 1-1 with Chippa United, while Kruger United lost 2-0 at home to Durban City. The following night, Wednesday 26 August, brought more drama. Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed AmaZulu FC 5-2 to join Pirates on ten points at the summit. Golden Arrows beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0, Polokwane City played out a goalless draw with Milford FC, and Kaizer Chiefs were held to a 2-2 draw by Richards Bay. The results have created a tight early picture in the league beyond the top two.
What comes next for Gallants?
The focus for Marumo Gallants FC must now shift to halting this slide. The team's defensive record, having conceded eight goals, will be a primary concern for the coaching staff as they prepare for the next round of fixtures. The upcoming schedule, which runs from Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 September, presents a critical opportunity to stop the rot and climb away from the lower reaches of the table. Fans can view the team's upcoming challenges on our fixtures list. Improving their goal output will also be vital, and the club will hope the goals from Ndlovu and Moletshe are a sign of better attacking form to come. The full squad available for these tasks is listed on our squad page.
