Lamontville Golden Arrows FC delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Chippa United in the League Cup Round of 16 on Saturday. The win sends them forward with a significant boost ahead of their Premier Soccer League schedule, where they currently sit 8th with eight points from a record of one win, five draws and two losses.
J. Dion opened the scoring in the 10th minute, finishing an assist from P. Kumalo. S. Sithole doubled the lead just 13 minutes later, capitalising on a pass from Dion. The scoring was completed late in the game, with N. Zwane netting in the 83rd minute from an A. Maxwele assist and J. Karelse adding the fourth two minutes later from a G. Nkosi pass. Karelse also received a yellow card in the 75th minute.
This emphatic result provides a welcome lift for a side whose recent league form over the last four games reads one win, two draws and one loss. Their last league outing was a 1-0 defeat to Milford FC on Saturday 17 October, preceded by a 0-0 draw with Kaizer Chiefs and a 1-1 draw with Siwelele. In the league, they have scored only three goals while conceding four, leaving them with a negative goal difference and a substantial 15-point gap to the leaders. The team's next match is a Premier Soccer League fixture away to Amazulu on Saturday, 31 October.
The team now turns its focus to that key league fixture away to 3rd-placed Amazulu on Saturday, 31 October. Fans can view the full fixtures list for the upcoming schedule. The victory over Chippa United will be a key confidence builder for that trip to Princess Magogo Stadium.
Lamontville Golden Arrows FC have become the first team to reach the Carling Knockout quarter-finals. The club confirmed their place with Saturday's 4-0 win over Chippa United at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban. Manager Vusumuzi Vilakazi said the performance was "a powerful first-half display that set the tone." The victory provides a lift for a side that sits 8th in the Premier Soccer League with eight points from eight games.
On 26 October 2026, the Premier Soccer League confirmed Lamontville Golden Arrows are the first team into the Carling Knockout quarter-finals. The league's official account stated the club booked their spot with Saturday's 4-0 win over Chippa United. Arrows, who sit 8th in the league with eight points, next face 3rd-placed Amazulu on 31 October.
