2017–18 South African Premiership
Football league season
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The 2017–18 South African Premiership season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 22nd season of the Premiership since its conception in 1996.
Season2017–18
Country
South Africa (16 teams)
South Africa (16 teams)ChampionsMamelodi Sundowns
(8th title)
(8th title)
RelegatedAjax Cape Town
Platinum Stars
Platinum Stars
| Season | 2017–18 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa (16 teams) |
| Champions | Mamelodi Sundowns (8th title) |
| Relegated | Ajax Cape Town Platinum Stars |
| Champions League | Mamelodi Sundowns Orlando Pirates |
| Confederation Cup | Kaizer Chiefs Free State Stars |
| Matches | 240 |
| Goals | 489 (2.04 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Rodney Ramagalela Percy Tau (11 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Orlando Pirates 4-0 Bidvest Wits (25 April 2018) |
| Highest scoring | Chippa United 2-4 Orlando Pirates (25 February 2018) |
| Longest unbeaten run | 9 games Golden Arrows |
| Longest winless run | 9 games Platinum stars |
| Longest losing run | 7 games platinum stars |
← 2016–17 2018–19 →
All statistics correct as of 20 March 2018. | |
Bidvest Wits were the defending champions, having won the previous 2016–17 South African Premier Division season. The season featured 15 teams from the 2016–17 season and one new team from the 2016–17 National First Division: AmaZulu replaced relegated Highlands Park. AmaZulu, although finishing only fifth in the National First Division (NFD) purchased winner's Thanda Royal Zulu's league status upon completion of the NFD season.[1][2][3]
Teams
League table
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns (C) | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 49 | 24 | +25 | 60 | 2018–19 CAF Champions League |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 41 | 26 | +15 | 55 | |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 48 | 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup |
| 4 | Maritzburg United | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 36 | 23 | +13 | 44 | |
| 5 | Cape Town City | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 26 | 27 | −1 | 40 | |
| 6 | Free State Stars[a] | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 40 | 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup |
| 7 | SuperSport United | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 39 | |
| 8 | Golden Arrows | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 36 | 34 | +2 | 38 | |
| 9 | AmaZulu | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 30 | 35 | −5 | 38 | |
| 10 | Chippa United | 30 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 27 | 26 | +1 | 37 | |
| 11 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 25 | 32 | −7 | 37 | |
| 12 | Polokwane City | 30 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 36 | |
| 13 | Bidvest Wits | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 27 | 36 | −9 | 36 | |
| 14 | Baroka FC | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 34 | |
| 15 | Platinum Stars (R) | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 35 | −12 | 27 | Playoff Tournament |
| 16 | Ajax Cape Town[b] (R) | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 40 | −19 | 24 | 2018–19 National First Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 13 May 2018. Source: http://www.psl.co.za/matchcentre?type=Log
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Free State Stars qualify for CAF Confederation Cup as winners of the 2017-18 Nedbank Cup.[4]
Statistics
Top scorers
- As of 13 April 2018
Attendances
| # | Football club | Average attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 18,777 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 11,568 |
| 3 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 10,300 |
| 4 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8,067 |
| 5 | Chippa United | 7,815 |
| 6 | Maritzburg United | 7,640 |
| 7 | Cape Town City | 6,610 |
| 8 | Ajax Cape Town | 6,035 |
| 9 | AmaZulu FC | 5,324 |
| 10 | Polokwane City FC | 4,766 |
| 11 | Baroka | 4,625 |
| 12 | SuperSport United | 4,513 |
| 13 | Free State Stars | 3,620 |
| 14 | Platinum Stars | 2,560 |
| 15 | Bidvest Wits | 2,438 |
| 16 | Golden Arrows | 2,361 |