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2019–20 South African Premier Division

The 2019–20 South African Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 24th season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. The season began in August 2019 and concluded in September 2020. Mamelodi Sundowns were the two-time defending champions. This season's winner will qualify for the 2020–21 CAF Champions League along with the second-placed team. The 3rd placed team and Nedbank Cup winners qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup.

The season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It resumed on 11 August 2020 after more than three months of suspension. Mamelodi Sundowns won the title in the last day of the competition, they beat Kaizer Chiefs who were leading for more than half of the season. Mamelodi Sundowns won their third consecutive title and their 10th title overall. This was the last season sponsored by ABSA.

Team changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2018–19 season.

To National First Division

Relegated from 2018–19 South African Premier Division

From National First Division

Promoted to 2019–20 South African Premier Division

Teams

Stadium and locations

2019–20 South African Premier Division is located in South Africa
Leopards
Johannesburg
AmaZulu
Bloemfontein Celtic
Chippa United
G. Arrows
Baroka
Mamelodi Sundowns SuperSport
Maritzburg United
Cape Town City
Polokwane City
Stellenbosch
Joburg teams Kaizer Chiefs Orlando Pirates Bidvest Wits Highlands
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Location of teams in the 2019–20 PSL.

Number of teams by province

League table

Updated to match(es) played on 2 July 2020. Source: Premier Soccer League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-Head goal difference; 6) Head-to-Head goals scored; 7) Playoff; 8) Relegated (R); 9) Qualified to the next round (T)


Results

Updated to match(es) played on 1 December 2019. Source: centre?type=results PSL
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Position by round

Source: [1]

Statistics

Top goal scorers

Hat-tricks

Top assists

Clean sheets

Discipline

Player

Club


Monthly Awards

References

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  4. ^ "Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates Match Report, 2020/01/07, PSL | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Absa Premiership match report Golden Arrows v Cape Town 29 August 2020". Kick Off. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Mamelodi Sundowns v Black Leopards Match Report, 2020/09/05, PSL | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Middendorp, Grobler win August Absa Prem awards". News24. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  8. ^ "WATCH: Hlompho Kekana's strike that won the PSL's Goal of the Month". Goal. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Middendorp, Akpeyi win Absa Prem monthly awards". News24. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  10. ^ Gleeson, Mark (2 December 2019). "Thabo Nodada wins the Goal of the Month award". The Sowetan. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  11. ^ Strydom, Marc (17 December 2019). "Kaizer Chiefs' Middendorp wins record third straight PSL Coach of the Month award". The Times. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Zuma clinches November Goal of the Month accolade". SuperSport. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  13. ^ "Pitso Mosimane and Gift Motupa bag Absa Coach and Player of the Month December 2019". Kick Off. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  14. ^ "Nurković wins goal of the month for December". Kaizer Chiefs F.C. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  15. ^ "Orlando Pirates duo Zinnbauer and Mhango win monthly PSL accolades". Goal. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  16. ^ Ditlhobolo, Austin (25 February 2020). "In-form Orlando Pirates forward Mhango bags another PSL award". Goal. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Tinkler, Claasen, Manyama collect PSL monthly awards". News24. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.

See also