**Early in the 2026-27 Betway Premiership, Marumo Gallants, Siwelele, and Richards Bay occupy the bottom positions after seven matches, each winless or with minimal points and poor goal differences.** Newly promoted Kruger United sits just above them with one victory, while fellow promotee Milford FC has adapted more successfully and sits mid-table. The bottom clubs face a long campaign with an international break ahead, where squad depth, coaching adjustments such as the recent change at Gallants, and fixture congestion will influence survival. Historical patterns show promoted sides often battle relegation, and the tight early log means momentum shifts from upcoming results could reshape the playoff and automatic relegation picture by season’s end in May 2027.