Orlando Pirates FC host Durban City at Orlando Stadium on Thursday evening in a Premier Soccer League regular season fixture. The match kicks off at 17:30 UTC with the Buccaneers looking to maintain their strong early-season form.
Orlando Pirates sit second in the league standings with 13 points from five games, having won four and drawn one. They are unbeaten this campaign, a run that includes a 3-1 victory over La Cure Waves last time out. Their recent form shows four wins and a draw from the last five outings.
Durban City arrive with momentum of their own, having won their last two matches against Rukinzo. They are unbeaten in three, with a win and two draws in that period. This sets up a contest between two sides in confident mood.
Managerial team news and the latest squad availability can be found on our squad page. The fixture is the sixth of the season for Orlando Pirates, who have scored 12 goals while conceding just once so far.
The Buccaneers' last home game was a 3-0 win over Sekhukhune United on August 29. Thursday's match offers a chance to stays near the top of the table ahead of the next round of fixtures.
