Swallows FC

Grant Margeman of Swallows FC is tackle by Singnkhi Mpedi of University of Pretoria in the PSL promotion-relegation playoff match at Lucas Moripe Stadium in ...

To make things worse, Tuks narrowly finished second in the GladAfrica Championship last season for a title decided on the final day, behind Richards Bay who earned automatic promotion to the PSL. It was heartbreak for Tuks as they lost a game where a draw would have sufficed to see them return to the paid ranks after they were relegated after the 2015-2016 season. The Birds, who finished second-from-bottom in the 2021-22 Premiership, won the promotion-relegation playoffs with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over University of Pretoria (Tuks) at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday.

There will be a full quota of 16 Premiership teams before the sun sets on Wednesday.

Ten Premiership clubs have tried and failed in the 17-year history of the PSL promotion/relegation play-offs. They will be joined by either Swallows or AmaTuks in the NFD next season. Swallows are among them, having previously falling short in the play-offs after they were relegated from top flight at the end of the 2014/ 15 season.

Swallows FC have retained their DStv Premiership status with a 1-0 win over AmaTuks on Wednesday afternoon.

Former Moroka Swallows midfielder Goodman Mazibuko says Swallows should fight to save their DStv Premiership status as relegation will have a detrimental ...

Swallows will be relegated should they fail to beat the University of Pretoria on Wednesday (3pm) at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville. .. Would you like to comment on this article? Former Moroka Swallows midfielder Goodman Mazibuko says Swallows should fight to save their DStv Premiership status as relegation will have a detrimental effect on their senior supporters.

Swallows FC were successful on Wednesday in their attempt to avoid relegation to the Glad Africa Championship through the playoffs.

AmaTuks’ best chance came in the 58th minute when a long ball from Siyanda Msani found Etiosa Ighodaro through on goal. The Pretoria side looked comfortable with the game remaining scoreless. Swallows had the better chances in the first half with the experienced Mwape Musonda failing to connect with a header properly in front of Thakasani Mbanjwa, the AmaTuks keeper.

Swallows FC retained their status in the Premier Soccer League after winning this season's promotion/relegation playoffs on Wednesday. Amaswaiswai secured a 1-0 ...

However, Swallows stood firm at the back in the latter stages of the game and ultimately, they emerged as 1-0 winners on the day. The University of Pretoria were able to press up high and win back possession in the hosts' half, but they couldn't keep most of their shots on target. The clash between Swallows and AmaTuks saw the hosts create the better chances in the first half, but coach Dylan Kerr's charges were wasteful in front of goal.