The top performers in the Betway Premiership so far this season

Mamelodi Sundowns currently set the pace at the summit of the log standings, although the Brazilians have played three games more than their closest challengers, Orlando Pirates.

Down at the other end of the table, life is proving much tougher for Marumo Gallants, Siwelele FC, Richards Bay, and Chippa United who remain the only winless sides in the division.

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As far as individuals are concerned, we find ourselves in a unique situation where players from various teams are rising to the challenge this season, stealing the show from our ‘usual suspects’. Let’s take a closer look at the numbers.

Top goal scorers in the Betway Premiership

1. Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya: 7 goals (AmaZulu FC)
2. Victor Letsoalo: 4 goals (TS Galaxy)
3. Brayan Leon: 3 goals (Mamelodi Sundowns)
4. Wandile Duba: 3 goals (Kaizer Chiefs)
5. Khetukuthula Ndlovu: 3 goals (Kruger United)
6. Quwan Plaatjies: 3 goals (Stellenbosch)

Most clean-sheets in the Betway Premiership

1. Sipho Chaine: 4 clean-sheets (Orlando Pirates)
2. Edward Maova: 3 clean-sheets (Golden Arrows)
3. Melusi Buthelezi: 3 clean-sheets (Sekhukhune)
4. Fredrick Asare: 3 clean-sheets (Durban City)
5. Ira Tapare: 3 clean-sheets (TS Galaxy)
6. Ronwen Williams: 3 clean-sheets (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Best defence in the Betway Premiership

1. 1. Orlando Pirates: 1 goal conceded
   2. Durban City: 2 goals conceded
   3. Golden Arrows: 3 goals conceded
   4. Sekhukhune United: 5 goals conceded
   5. Milford FC: 6 goals conceded

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Top assisters in the Betway Premiership

1. Tahsreeq Matthews: 3 assists (Mamelodi Sundowns)
2. Tshepo Kakora: 2 assists (TS Galaxy)
3. Oswin Appollis: 2 assists (Orlando Pirates)
4. Raoul Daniels: 2 assists (Stellenbosch)
5. Lebone Seema: 2 assists (Orlando Pirates)
6. Tebogo Potsane: 2 assists (Siwelele)
7. Nkosikhona Radebe: 2 assists (AmaZulu FC)
8. Moses Mthembu: 2 assists (Richards Bay)
9. Philani Khumalo: 2 assists (Golden Arrows)
10. Athini Maqokola: 2 assists (AmaZulu FC)
11. Lebohang Maboe: 2 assists (Kaizer Chiefs)

With fixtures coming thick and fast across the country, the pressure is only going to mount as the chasing pack looks to close the gap and the relegation battle heats up.

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