Cape Town City and Milford FC Set for PSL Promotion Play-Offs: Fixtures, Dates and What Is at Stake
Cape Town City and Milford FC have secured their places in the PSL promotion play-offs after finishing second and third in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The two Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs will now compete against the team that finishes 15th in the Betway Premiership for a place in next season’s top flight.
Who Qualified for the PSL Promotion Play-Offs?
Cape Town City finished second in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, while Milford FC came third. Kruger United topped the table and earned automatic promotion to the Betway Premiership without needing the play-offs.
Casric Stars missed out despite beating Gomora United 3-1 on the final day of the season. They finished fourth two points short of the top three.
Baroka FC and Black Leopards had already been confirmed as relegated before the final round of matches.
Promotion Play-Off Fixtures and Dates
The play-offs run from May 26 to June 13. Cape Town City, Milford FC, and the 15th-placed Betway Premiership team will each face one another home and away in a round-robin format.
| Date | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 26 May | Cape Town City vs Milford FC |
| 30 May | 15th Betway Premiership team vs Cape Town City |
| 3 June | Milford FC vs 15th Betway Premiership team |
| 6 June | Milford FC vs Cape Town City |
| 10 June | Cape Town City vs 15th Betway Premiership team |
| 13 June | 15th Betway Premiership team vs Milford FC |
Cape Town City’s Route to the Play-Offs
Cape Town City secured their place with a 4-2 win over Leicesterford City at Dobsonville Stadium on the final day of the Motsepe Foundation Championship season.
The match was eventful. Emile Witbooi’s penalty was saved, but Dzenan Zajmovic followed up to give City the lead. Leicesterford City levelled from the spot through Matome Mmolai after Lorenzo Gordinho was penalised. Gabriel Amato then restored the lead with a free-kick.
Fuad Johnson pulled Leicesterford level again with a second penalty early in the second half. From there, Jaedin Rhodes took over he scored once and then completed his brace after combining with Witbooi to seal the win.
Milford FC’s Route to the Play-Offs
Milford FC’s final-day task was simpler. A 0-0 draw against Hungry Lions in Upington was enough to confirm third place and a spot in the play-offs. Hungry Lions finished the season in fifth.
For Milford, this is uncharted territory. The club has never played in the Betway Premiership before, making this play-off series a historic opportunity.
Cape Town City vs Milford FC Head-to-Head This Season
The two sides have already met twice in the Motsepe Foundation Championship this season. Milford FC won 1-0 at home, while the fixture in Cape Town ended 2-2. With Milford FC holding the upper hand from their two meetings this season, Cape Town City will be looking to turn things around when the two sides meet again on May 26 and June 6.
What Is at Stake?
A place in next season’s Betway Premiership is on the line. For Cape Town City, this is about making a swift return to the top flight. For Milford FC, it is the chance to reach the Betway Premiership for the very first time.
The 15th-placed Betway Premiership team will be fighting to hold onto their top-flight status. With six matches across three weeks, every result will matter.
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