Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the summit of the DSTV Premiership standings, meanwhile establishing a new PSL record following their 2-0 triumph over SuperSport United on Wednesday night. The Brazilians were playing after a 63-day hiatus since their previous league encounter. Here are five of the best stats from the action.
9 – Sundowns have won their ninth league game of the season (out of nine), setting a new record run for consecutive wins by a top-flight side from the start of a PSL season.
110 – Peter Shalulile has scored his 110th goal for a top-flight club (27 at Highlands Park, 83 at Sundowns all comps). He goes joint-second with Daniel Mudau & Mabhudi Khanyeza for goals in the PSL era, behind only Siya Nomvethe (123)
133 – Lucas Ribeiro’s goal was the 133rd league goal scored in a match involving Sundowns and SuperSport, extending the Tshwane Derby’s record as the highest-scoring fixture in PSL history.
28 – SuperSport United have now lost 28 league matches against Sundowns, more than they have against any other opponent in PSL history (P54 W13 D14 L28).
28 – Gavin Hunt have now lost 22 league matches v Sundowns, more than they have against any other opponent in PSL history (P49 W14 D13 L22).