With the 2025/26 Motsepe Foundation Championship now wrapped up, Cape Town City FC and Milford FC were the biggest winners this past weekend as they booked their spots in the PSL Promotion/Relegation Playoffs.
All eyes were on Cape Town City and Milford heading into Sunday’s action, as the two remaining Playoff positions were up for grabs.
Gritty win
To begin with, Cape Town City completed their season with a gritty 4-2 win over Leicesterford City at the Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday.
The Citizens secured second spot after their final league assignment, led by goals from Jaedin Rhodes (2), Gabriel Amato and Dženan Zajmovic.
Milford managed only a 0-0 draw against Hungry Lions on Sunday, a result enough to secure third place.
Hungry Lions were also hoping to creep into the Playoffs but ultimately fell short on home soil, finishing their campaign in fifth, two points adrift of third.
Cape Town City and Milford will now wait for the final day of the Betway Premiership to learn who they will face in the Playoffs as Magesi FC, Orbit College, Marumo Gallants and Chippa United face danger of finishing in the 15th position of South Africa’s top flight.
Lifted the trophy
Elsewhere, log leaders Kruger United lifted the Motsepe Foundation Championship trophy in front of their home supporters following a 2-2 draw with The Bees at KaNyamazane Stadium on Sunday.
After securing automatic promotion to the PSL, Kruger United completed their campaign on 62 points.
Meanwhile, Baroka FC and Black Leopards were already confirmed as relegated before the final round of matches on Sunday.
PSL Promotion/Relegation Playoff fixtures
Tuesday, 26 May: Cape Town City vs Milford FC
Saturday, 30 May: 15th Betway Premiership vs Cape Town City
Wednesday, 3 June: Milford vs 15th Betway Premiership
Saturday, 6 June: Milford vs Cape Town City
Wednesday, 10 June: Cape Town City vs 15th Betway Premiership
Saturday, 13 June: 15th Betway Premiership vs Milford
Final Motsepe Foundation Championship standings
Motsepe Foundation Championship results
Sunday, 17 May
University of Pretoria 6-2 Midlands Wanderers
Venda Football Academy 1-2 Highbury
Baroka 0-0 Upington City
Casric Stars 3-1 Gomora United
Leicesterford City 2-4 Cape Town City
Kruger United 2-2 The Bees
Lerumo Lions 4-0 Black Leopards
Hungry Lions 0-0 Milford FC
