Lamontville Golden Arrows FC lost 2-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns in a Betway Premiership match on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The defeat at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi leaves the club 9th in the Premier Soccer League, with six points from five games and a record of one win, three draws, and one loss.
How did the match unfold?
Mamelodi Sundowns took an early lead in the 14th minute through a goal from Siyanda Ndlovu. Lamontville Golden Arrows FC fought back and found an equalizer in the 76th minute when Junior Dion scored. The home side's hopes of securing a point were dashed late on, however, as Teboho Mokoena netted the winner for Sundowns in the 88th minute. This was reported by SABC News. The result means Golden Arrows have now conceded two goals this season while scoring two, leaving them with a zero goal difference.
What is the current league context?
The loss sees Lamontville Golden Arrows FC remain in 9th place. Their recent form reads LWDDD from their opening five fixtures. More significantly, the gap to the top of the table has widened. With this victory, their fifth win in six league games, Mamelodi Sundowns moved three points clear at the summit. This puts Golden Arrows a full 10 points behind the leaders in the early title race. Fans can track the evolving standings throughout the season.
How does this compare to recent meetings?
This league encounter came just days after the two sides met in a cup competition. Last Sunday, at the same King Zwelithini Stadium, Lamontville Golden Arrows FC were also defeated by Sundowns, losing 3-2 in the second leg of their MTN8 semifinal. Back-to-back losses against the same opponent in a short span presents a clear challenge for the squad. The team will need to review its stats and approach ahead of the next fixture.
What comes next for the squad?
The focus now shifts to preparing for the next league assignment. The narrow nature of the defeat, conceding a late winner after fighting back to level, will be a key talking point for the coaching staff. The club's current position, with six points on the board, indicates a need for greater consistency to climb the table. The full squad will be assessed as they look to turn their form around. Mamelodi Sundowns celebrated the win, posting on social media: "We return to Tshwane with 3️⃣ points in the bag! 🔥"
Lamontville Golden Arrows FC's next match is a important opportunity to halt their winless run and start moving up from 9th place.
