Kaizer Chiefs DStv Premiership

Sihle Nduli of TS Galaxy FC and Kgaogelo Sekgota of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 game between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs at Mbombela Stadium on 22 August 2021 © Dirk Kotze/BackpagePix

DStv Premiership log: Shock table-toppers after Round 1

The first round of matches in this season’s DStv Premiership season are in the book – and we have a surprise early leader.

Kaizer Chiefs DStv Premiership

Sihle Nduli of TS Galaxy FC and Kgaogelo Sekgota of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 game between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs at Mbombela Stadium on 22 August 2021 © Dirk Kotze/BackpagePix

The first round of matches in this season’s DStv Premiership season are in the book – and we have a surprise early leader.

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Round 1 saw eight matches, 12 goals, five winners and three draws.

The early DStv Premiership leader on goal difference is Baroka FC who beat Marumo Gallants 2-0.

Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns are in fourth place after their 1-0 win over last season’s runners-up AmaZulu.

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Meanwhile, Soweto giants Orlando Pirates are in sixth spot after their 2-2 stalemate at home against Stellenbosch FC while Kaizer Chiefs are in ninth after a goalless draw away to TS Galaxy.

The next round of matches are scheduled for Tuesday, 24 August and Wednesday, 25 August.