Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies held as TS Galaxy Queens and UJ claim away wins

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies dropped points for the first time this season in the Hollywoodbets Super League after being held to a goalless draw by University of Western Cape.

The defending champions had more possession and created the clearer chances, but could not find a way past the Blues. Sundowns nevertheless remain top of the Super Era stream with 31 points from 11 matches.

University of Western Cape stayed third on 20 points, also having played 11 games.

The other listed Super Era result saw TS Galaxy Queens win 3-2 away at Richmond. A separate match note records Downs Ladies as having scored eight goals against Richmond.

University of Pretoria remain second on 20 points after drawing 1-1 with Copperbelt Ladies. Ntando Phahla scored both goals in the match, finding the net at both ends, including an own goal.

Copperbelt Ladies stayed fifth in the stream with 17 points from 11 outings.

Stellenbosch Ladies secured their first-ever Hollywoodbets Super League victory by beating fellow newcomers Diepkloof Ladies 1-0. Jade Jones scored the only goal and was named Player of the Match.

The result lifted Stellenbosch to four points, although they remain at the bottom of the table. They are level with Diepkloof, who have played one match fewer.

Fort Hare close gap on JVW FC

In the Super Rise stream, First Touch Academy held leaders JVW FC to a goalless draw. It was the second consecutive stalemate for JVW FC, who remain top with 23 points from 11 matches.

First Touch Academy, also known as Dikgosigadi tsa Limpopo, are fifth on 13 points after 11 games.

University of Fort Hare moved to within one point of the leaders after beating Ezemvelo Women’s Football Club 2-1. Kesha Hendricks scored twice to take Fort Hare closer to the summit, with the side having also played 11 matches.

Hendricks’ brace moved her into joint-second place in the league’s scoring charts on six goals. She is two goals behind current leading scorer Siyamthanda Qashani.

Ezemvelo Women’s Football Club dropped to second from bottom with 11 points from 11 outings.

The remaining Super Rise results saw Tshwane University of technology (TUT) beat Ramatlaohle 1-0, while University of Johannesburg claimed a 3-1 victory over City Lads.