As the season nears its climax, the battle for supremacy intensified under the relentless downpour of a particularly soggy evening. Here’s how the drama unfolded across the divisions:

In Division 1, the showdown between Joburg City and Sundowners 2 culminated in a 2-2 stalemate. Meanwhile, Global secured a 4-1 victory against Highlands Park. Due to the 6 pointers rule, now they just need 2 points to win the league.

In another closely contested match, Panorama and Joburg Atletico found themselves evenly matched, each securing a goal to end the game at 1-1. Sundowners stayed in second after a 4-3 win against Randburg

Division 2 was not short of excitement either. Old Parks beat Florida 7-2. Yet, it was Lenasia who maintained their position at the pinnacle, overcoming GPMI with a 3-1 win.
The clash between Randfontein and Flying Eagles saw Randfontein emerge victorious with a 4-2 scoreline. Furthermore, Warriors beat Old Parks 2 6-3

In Division 1, Global beat Sundowners 3-2, closing up on the Division 1 title, thanks to a 5 points lead (with 2 games in hand) and with only 6 games left (4 for Sundowners)

In Division 2, Flying Eagles and Florida shared the points with 1-1 result.

In Division 1, both Sundowners teams ended up the evening with a win, 5-1 against Leeds for the first team, and 3-2 against Randburg for Sundowners 2 (in a 6 pointers game). In the other game of the night Joburg City beat Panorama 4-1.

In Division 2, Lenasia stayed on top with a 4-0 up against Rush FC and the game between Old Parks and GPMI ended up with a 2-2 draw

In a thrilling Division 1 showdown, Global United extended their lead at the summit with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Sundowners, a match billed as a six-pointer. This win not only solidified their position but also dealt a significant blow to the Sundowners’ aspirations. The latter’s woes were compounded after being held to a dramatic 4-4 draw by Atletico, forcing them to glance over their shoulders as Joburg City mounts a challenge. Joburg City’s 5-2 win over Leeds has catapulted them into third place, turning up the heat on the competition.

Panorama succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Highlands Park, a result that saw them tumble down to the sixth spot in the standings.

Turning our attention to Division 2, the dynamics are equally compelling. Lenasia suffered their first setback of the season, a narrow 2-1 loss to Randfontein, throwing the title race wide open. However, Old Parks failed to capitalize on Lenasia’s slip-up, with their encounter against Warriors ending in a goalless stalemate. In contrast, Old Parks 2 won 5-3 over Eagles, moving them in the top half of the table.

Rush added to the excitement with a 4-1 win against Florida, marking another victory in their campaign.

In Division 1, Global FC ascended to the pinnacle of the league, equaling Sundowners FC at the top, courtesy of a resounding 6-0 win over Panorama FC. This victory is particularly noteworthy as Global FC has two games in hand, offering them a strategic advantage in the title race. Sundowners FC, on the other hand, faced a setback in their campaign, succumbing to a 3-2 defeat at home against Joburg City FC. This outcome not only dented Sundowners FC’s lead but also propelled Joburg City FC to third place in the standings, rejuvenating their aspirations for the season.

Leeds FC celebrated a pivotal moment in their season, securing their inaugural points with a narrow 1-0 victory over Randburg FC. This match, a crucial six-pointer due to the double-header rule, could play a decisive role in their fight for survival. Meanwhile, Sundowners FC’s reserve team won 3-0 against Atletico FC.

In the second division, Lenasia FC continued their impressive run, maintaining their position at the summit with a 5-2 victory over Florida FC. Warriors FC made significant strides up the leaderboard, ascending to third place following a hard-fought 4-2 win against Flying Eagles FC in another match of paramount importance due to the six-pointer rule. Meanwhile, Rush FClost to GPMI at home, while Randfontein and Old Parks FC ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

In Division 1, Sundowners secured a 3-1 victory over Highlands Park, while Global beat Leeds with a 6-1 scoreline, intensifying their rivalry at the summit. Thanks to a significant 6-point win against Atletico, Randburg ascended to third place. A fiercely contested match between Panorama and the newly added Sundowners 2 concluded with a 3-3 draw, rewarding both teams with 2 points each, courtesy of the double-header rule.

Transitioning to Division 2, Lenasia’s continued their march on top with a 4-2 away at Old Parks 2.

The game between Old Parks 1 and Flying Eagles, due to irregularities with the teamsheets and cards, was defaulted to Old Parks 1, getting a dobule 3-0 due to double header rules (the original score was 5-4 for Flying Eagles)

The battle for third place heats up with the Warriors and Randfontein each securing commanding wins; Warriors beat Rush with a 6-1 victory (under a double header rule), and Randfontein beat GPMI with an 8-1 scoreline

In an unexpected turn of events, Jozi Friends have withdrawn from the competition, paving the way for Sundowners FC 2 to step in and fill the void. Now set to host their home games at Balfour , this reshuffling introduces a thrilling dynamic to the league.

Starting from February 21st, every match featuring Sundowners FC 2 will carry an intensified significance, transforming each confrontation into a 6-pointer.

With Division 1 matches postponed due to a range of complications, attention shifted to Division 2’s compelling lineup of games.

Lenasia solidified their dominant position at the summit with a 5-0 victory over Warriors, extending their impressive run. The closest challenger to their throne, Old Parks, won the local derby against Old Park 2, securing a 4-0 and keeping the title race alive. Meanwhile, Randfontein made significant strides up the leaderboard, vaulting to third place following their high-scoring 7-2 victory against Rush.

Amidst the competitive clashes, a solitary friendly match was also in the spotlight, where Sundowners 2 narrowly succumbed to Flying Eagles in a thrilling 4-3 encounter, delivering an entertaining spectacle for the fans.

In Division 1, the competition heats up as frontrunners Sundowners secured a 3-0 victory away at Panorama, and Global United demolished Randburg with a 5-1 win, further solidifying their positions at the apex of the league in a two-horse race. Meanwhile, Joburg City clinched a narrow 3-2 win against Atletico, and Highlands dispatched Leeds with a 3-0 scoreline.

Over in Division 2, Sandton Warriors moved up with a high-scoring 7-4 victory over GPMI, while Old Parks 2 delivered a 5-0 defeat to Rush and climbed to 3rd. The match between Randfontein and Florida ended in a stalemate, with both teams sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw, keeping the competition lively and unpredictable.

In the latest turn of events this season, a combination of favorable weather conditions and a temporary reprieve from load shedding allowed all the scheduled games to proceed without interruption.

Division 1 witnessed some intense clashes as Global United emerged victorious with a solid 2-0 win against Joburg Atletico, closing in on Sundowners, resting this week. Randburg also delivered an impressive performance, securing a 3-2 victory at Panorama. Meanwhile, City managed to clinch a hard-fought 2-1 win against Highlands, and Leeds narrowly edged past Jozi Friends with a thrilling 3-2 scoreline.

In Division 2, Flying Eagles celebrated a milestone by earning their first point of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw against GPMI. With Lenasia taking a break this week, Old Parks seized the opportunity won 7-0 against Rush, solidifying their position as the current sole challengers in the division. In other matchups, Randfontein won 7-3 against Warriors, while Old Parks 2 emerged triumphant over Florida with a 3-1 score.