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South African Premier Soccer League team ELO ranking

Compare South African Premier Soccer League clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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South African Premier Soccer League team ELO ranking

Season : 2026-2027 Early season · Latest observation : 2026-09-05

ELO leaderMamelodi Sundowns
Average ELO1529
ELO spread358
Teams covered16

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Mamelodi Sundowns17564
2Orlando Pirates17453
3Kaizer Chiefs16093
4Amazulu15635
5Sekhukhune United15335
6Golden Arrows15234
7Stellenbosch15175
8Milford FC15120
9Polokwane City15034
10Durban City15004
11Siwelele14883
12TS Galaxy14815
13Richards Bay14795
14Chippa United14364
15Kruger United14290
16Marumo Gallants13984

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1Mamelodi Sundowns4310610
2Amazulu5311110
3Orlando Pirates321057
4Sekhukhune United5212-17
5Golden Arrows413016
6TS Galaxy513106
7Kaizer Chiefs312025
8Stellenbosch512205
9Polokwane City4121-15
10Durban City4031-13
11Richards Bay5032-23
12Chippa United4031-33
13Siwelele3021-22
14Marumo Gallants4013-51
15Kruger United000000
16Milford FC000000

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

South African Premier Soccer League statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read South African Premier Soccer League through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. Each competition has its own variance, rhythm and structural profile, which changes how league statistics should be interpreted. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret South African Premier Soccer League better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the South African Premier Soccer League hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

South African Premier Soccer League ELO FAQ

How do I read the South African Premier Soccer League ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in South African Premier Soccer League?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the South African Premier Soccer League hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.