2018–19 South African Premier Division
The 2018–19 South African Premier Division season was the 23rd season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. The season began in August 2018 and concluded in May 2019. Mamelodi Sundowns are the champions.
Team Changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2017–18 season.To National First Division
Relegated from 2017-18 South African Premier Division- Platinum Stars
- Ajax Cape Town
From National First Division
Stadium and Locations
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
AmaZulu | Durban | King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium | 10,000 |
Polokwane City | Polokwane | Peter Mokaba Stadium | 45,500 |
Black Leopards | Thohoyandou | Thohoyandou Stadium | 40,000 |
Mamelodi Sundowns | Pretoria | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria | 51,762 |
Maritzburg United | Pietermaritzburg | Harry Gwala Stadium | 12,000 |
SuperSport United | Pretoria | Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, Pretoria | 28,900 |
Chippa United | Port Elizabeth | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium | 48,459 |
Golden Arrows | Durban | Princess Magogo Stadium | 12,000 |
Baroka | Polokwane | Peter Mokaba Stadium | 45,500 |
Bidvest | Johannesburg | Bidvest Stadium | 5,000 |
Highlands Park | Johannesburg | Balfour Park Stadium | 13,500 |
Cape Town City | Cape Town | Cape Town Stadium | 55,000 |
Bloemfontein Celtic | Bloemfontein | Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium | 22,000 |
Kaizer Chiefs | Johannesburg | FNB Stadium | 94,736 |
Free State Stars | Bethlehem | Goble Park | 20,000 |
Orlando Pirates | Johannesburg | Orlando Stadium | 37,139 |
Number of teams by province
Personnel and kits
Managerial changes
League table
Results
Statistics
Top scorers
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
1 | Mwape Musonda | Black Leopards | 16 |
2 | Gift Motupa | Bidvest Wits | 9 |
2 | Thembinkosi Lorch | Orlando Pirates F.C. | 9 |
2 | Tshegofatso Mabasa | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. | 9 |
5 | Knox Mutizwa | Golden Arrows | 8 |
5 | Lebohang Maboe | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 |
5 | Mothobi Mvala | Highlands Park | 8 |
5 | Mohammed Anas | Polokwane City | 8 |
5 | Vincent Pule | Orlando Pirates F.C. | 8 |
Assists
Clean Sheets
Hat-tricks
Discipline
Player
- Most yellow cards: 10
- * Danny Phiri
- Most red cards: 2
- * Nyiko Mobbie
- * Robyn Johannes
- * Taariq Fielies
- * Khuliso Mudau
Team
- Most yellow cards: 50
- * Bidvest Wits
- Most red cards: 4
- * Free State Stars
- Fewest yellow cards: 25
- * Black Leopards
- Fewest red cards: 0
- * Kaizer Chiefs
- * SuperSport United
- * AmaZulu
- * Chippa United