Durban City FC return to Betway Premiership action on Friday evening as they host TS Galaxy at Chatsworth Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 19h30.
The encounter brings together two sides separated by just a single point on the table. City sit sixth with 25 points after 17 matches, while Galaxy follows closely in seventh on 24 points from the same number of games, adding further weight to what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
Currently sixth on the log after 17 matches with 25 points, City continue to position themselves strongly in South Africa’s topflight football. Friday’s fixture presents another opportunity to consolidate that standing and build momentum as the campaign enters a decisive phase with only 13 fixtures remaining.
The team heads into the encounter on the back of progression in the Nedbank Cup, having overcome Chippa United in a dramatic penalty shootout under the Friday Night Lights.
That result marked City’s second win in three matches this year, underlining a positive start to 2026.
Chatsworth has proven to be a stronghold this season. Unbeaten at home in league competition, City have made their stadium a difficult venue for visiting sides, and Friday night presents another opportunity to extend their home unbeaten run.
Midfielder Siphiwe Mahlangu believes the squad understands the importance of maintaining standards at home.
“Playing at Chatsworth means a lot to us,” said Mahlangu. “We’ve worked hard to make it a difficult place for opponents. TS Galaxy are a quality side, but our focus is on continuing what we have built here and winning the game on Friday.”
The Rockets arrive as one of the more dangerous attacking sides in the league this season. Their campaign has been built on sharp transitions and confidence in the final third, qualities that have kept them within touching distance of the top positions.
The January departure of influential playmaker, Puso Dithejane to Chicago Fire underlined the calibre within their squad and highlighted the talent emerging from their ranks. Despite that loss, Galaxy have continued to be dangerous in front of goals this season.
Much of that momentum has been driven by Seluleko Mahlambi, who sits just two goals behind the league’s leading scorer. The young forward has found the net consistently this season and is proving decisive in front of goal.
With three points at stake and little separating the sides on the table, concentration across all phases of the game will be decisive. For City, Friday night represents another important marker in a tightly contested Premiership campaign.
Match Details:
Competition: Betway Premiership
Fixture: Durban City FC vs TS Galaxy FC
Date: Friday, 13 February 2026
Venue: Chatsworth Stadium
Kick-off: 19:30
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