Marumo Gallants sit bottom of the 2026-27 Betway Premiership table with just two points from seven matches and a seven-game winless run, while Richards Bay and Siwelele also languish on three points amid extended poor form. Kruger United trail closely on four points following heavy defeats, including a 0-4 loss to Orlando Pirates. These sides face immediate pressure to arrest their starts before the table stretches over the remaining 23 rounds, with the bottom two facing automatic relegation to the National First Division and 15th place entering playoffs. Recent results, including Chippa United’s first win and AmaZulu’s strong early surge, highlight how quickly momentum can shift for mid- and lower-table clubs in a league where survival often hinges on defensive organization and results against fellow strugglers.