Golden Arrows FC secured their first league win of the Betway Premiership season with a 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC on Wednesday. The result at King Zwelithini Stadium lifts Pitso Dladla's side to sixth place in the Premier Soccer League with six points from four matches.
The decisive moment came from a Philani Khumalo header. The goal gave Arrows a confidence boost ahead of their upcoming MTN8 semi-final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns.
The match was a tight affair for long periods. The teams were locked at 0-0 heading into the halftime break.
Ivorian striker Sede Dion scored the winner with a diving header in the 70th minute. It was his second decisive goal in as many matches. A resolute defensive performance from Arrows maintained discipline before a quick transition led to the goal.
The three points have a significant impact on the early season standings. Golden Arrows now sit in sixth position with a record of one win and three draws from their opening four fixtures.
Their defensive record remains strong, having conceded zero goals so far this campaign. They have scored one goal, giving them a positive goal difference of one. They currently trail league leaders Orlando Pirates by four points.
A preview framed the encounter. It stated Arrows were looking to break a scoring drought when they hosted Stellenbosch. The match was part of a midweek round of Betway Premiership action.
Live match data confirmed the fixture took place on 26 August 2026, kicking off at 18:30. The final scoreline of 1-0 in favor of Golden Arrows was recorded. Fans can review upcoming matches on the club's fixtures schedule.
The immediate focus shifts to cup competition. The win provides momentum for a key MTN8 semi-final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend.
In the league, maintaining their unbeaten start and converting draws into wins will be the target. With a solid defensive foundation already established, the team will look to build attacking fluency. The current squad details are available on our squad page. Their next league challenge will be an opportunity to close the gap to the teams above them.
