Milford F.C. (South Africa)
Football club in the South African National First Division
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Milford F.C. is a South African soccer club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.[3] They currently play in the South African Premiership from 2026-27 after promotion from National First Division in 2025-26.
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| Full name | Milford Football Club |
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| Nickname | Stallions |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Ground | UMhlathuze Sports Complex Stadium[1] |
| Capacity | 10 000 [2] |
| Coach | Xanti Pupuma |
| League | South African Premiership |
| 2025–26 | National First Division, 3rd of 16 (promoted via play-off) |
| Website | https://milfordfc.com |
History
Milford campaigned for many years in the KwaZulu-Natal stream of the SAFA Second Division before purchasing the National First Division status of Uthongathi prior to the start of the 2023–24 season.[4][5][6]
After a poor start to its first season in the second tier, including losing its first four games without scoring a goal, the club sacked its coach Asanda Mvalo.[7]
2025–26 season
The Stallions had their best run in the 2025–26 Nedbank Cup when they defeated Mkhambathi 2–0 in the round of 16.[8] They reached the semi-finals after defeating top flight side Sekhukhune United 3–2 via penalties after the matched ended in a 2–2 draw.[9]
Milford achieved further success by earning promotion from the 2025–26 National First Division after winning the playoffs and play in South African Premiership for the first time in their history.[10]
Honours
- SAFA Second Division KwaZulu-Natal Stream A winners: 2014–15,[11] 2022–23[12]
