2025–26 National First Division
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2024–25 2026–27 → | |
The 2025–26 National First Division (called the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons) will be the season from August 2025 to May 2026 of South Africa's second tier of professional soccer, the National First Division.
Teams
[edit]Team changes
[edit]The following teams changes took place since the 2024–25 season.
Promoted to 2025–26 Premiership
Relegated from 2024–25 Premiership
Promoted from 2024–25 SAFA Second Division
Relegated from 2024–25 National First Division
Purchases
- Lerumo Lions purchased the status of Pretoria Callies.[6]
- Leicesterford City purchased JDR Stars.[7]
Table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casric Stars | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 17 | Promotion to Betway Premiership |
| 2 | Milford | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 16 | Promotion Play-offs |
| 3 | Leicesterford City | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 13 | |
| 4 | Highbury | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 12 | |
| 5 | The Bees | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 11 | |
| 6 | Upington City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 10 | |
| 7 | University of Pretoria | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 9 | |
| 8 | Kruger United | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 9 | |
| 9 | Venda | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 9 | |
| 10 | Gomora United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 8 | |
| 11 | Hungry Lions | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 8 | |
| 12 | Lerumo Lions | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 7 | |
| 13 | Cape Town City | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 6 | |
| 14 | Black Leopards | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 5 | |
| 15 | Baroka | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | −4 | 4 | Relegation to ABC Motsepe League |
| 16 | Midlands Wanderers | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11 | −7 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 October 2025. Source: National First Division
Results
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ bulesitutshana (12 June 2025). "Durban City aim to grow fan base after promotion". The Witness. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Vardien, Tashreeq. "Little-known Orbit College FC seal dream promotion to PSL top flight as CT City relegated". News24. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Meletse, Obakeng (28 November 2013). "Relegation offers Cape Town City a chance to reset and refocus". IOL. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (6 July 2025). "Gomora United clinch ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs title". FARPost. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Dube, Mthokozisi (24 June 2025). "Double blow for CT Spurs as protest losses confirm relegation". FARPost. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (31 July 2025). "Lerumo Lions secure PSL status". FARPost. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "JDR Stars Officially Sold And Renamed - Sportswire". 30 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
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