There’s never been a draw in the last 5 matches between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants. Orlando Pirates take on Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout final at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 6 December 2025.
The Mighty Bucs have won three matches, while Marumo Gallants have beaten them twice in their last five games. Although Pirates is a clear favourite to lift the trophy, it would be a colossal mistake to undermine Bahlabane Ba Ntwa.
Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants: Last 5 Matches
Orlando Pirates have scored 12 goals against Marumo Gallants in their past five fixtures and also kept two clean sheets against them.
While Marumo Gallants have scored only four goals against Pirates in five games, they come into the Carling Knockout final with their tails up after winning their last meeting.
SportPurse zooms in on the last five matches between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants, from 2023 to 2025.
Marumo Gallants 2-1 Orlando Pirates
Marumo Gallants edged Orlando Pirates 2-1 in a Betway Premiership clash at Thohoyandou Stadium on 12 August 2025. The hosts came from behind in the clash.
The Buccaneers’ attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi opened the scoring in the 16th minute, assisted by Deon Hotto.
Marumo Gallants fought back and finally unlocked Bucs’ defence in the 45th minute when Daniel Msendami made it 1-1. Bheki Mabuza assisted Msendami.
The home side completed their epic comeback when Jaisen Clifford, assisted by Teboho Motloung, scored the winner in the 90+2 minute.
Orlando Pirates 1-0 Marumo Gallants
In the Nedbank Cup semi-final on 13 April 2025, Orlando Pirates edged Marumo Gallants 1-0 at Orlando Stadium.
Kabelo Dlamini scored the only goal of the match in the 22nd minute. Patrick Maswanganyi assisted Dlamini. Pirates could have scored more, but Washington Arubi pulled off five crucial saves.
Marumo Gallants 2-0 Orlando Pirates
In a Betway Premiership clash on 1 March 2025, Marumo Gallants defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 at the Thohoyandou Stadium.
Gabadinho Mhango, a former Orlando Pirates player, opened the scoring for Marumo Gallants in the 15th minute, assisted by Sekela Sithole.
Bafana Bafana star Thalente Sithole then gifted Marumo Gallants the second goal when he unfortunately scored in his own net in the 74th minute. The match ended 2-0, with Marumo Gallants securing maximum points.
Orlando Pirates 8-1 Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates gave their fans a huge Christmas present when they defeated Marumo Gallants 8-1 in a Betway Premiership showdown at Orlando Stadium on 24 December 2024.
Pirates’ first goal was a gift from Kenneth Nthatheni, who unfortunately scored in his own net in the first minute of the clash. However, Gabadinho Mhango equalised in the 23rd minute.
Tshegofatso Mabasa then scored a hat-trick for the Bucs. Mabasa – assisted by Deano van Rooyen, Deon Hotto, and Kabelo Dlamini – scored in the 47th, 53rd, and 64th minutes.
Van Rooyen also scored in the 59th minute. Thalente Mbatha then netted a brace, scoring in the 70th minute and 82nd minute. Relebohile Mofokeng and Paseka Mako assisted Mbatha.
Boitumelo Radiopane scored Pirates’ last goal of the match, converting from the spot in the 90th minute.
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Marumo Gallants 0-2 Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates hammered Marumo Gallants 2-0 in a Betway Premiership clash at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on 28 January 2023.
Monnapule Saleng scored Pirates’ lead in the 36th minute, assisted by Terrence Dzvukamanja. Ndabayithethwa Ndlondo then converted from the spot in the 68th minute, securing three points for the Sea Robbers.
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