Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows PSL Stats, Head-to-Head & History

Ralph Staniforth

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Sundowns have won 38 of 65 meetings against Golden Arrows.
Sundowns' attacking quality has been key to their dominance.
Golden Arrows have caused upsets, especially in knockout matches.

Sundowns enjoy a strong record vs Golden Arrows in recent meetings (Getty Images).

The rivalry between Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows is a major rivalry in South African football. The clubs met four times in the 2026-27 by the end of November.

Sundowns have enjoyed the upper hand throughout the fixture, establishing themselves as the dominant side against the KwaZulu-Natal outfit in both league and cup competitions.

The Brazilians' attacking quality has regularly proved difficult for Golden Arrows to contain, although Abafana Bes'thende have also managed some notable victories over Masandawana.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows Head-to-Head Record

In 64 recorded meetings across all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have won 37 times, while Golden Arrows have registered 13 victories. The remaining 14 matches ended in draws.

Their most recent meeting took place on 3 November 2026, when Sundowns claimed a 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows in the Carling Knockout competition.

The two sides had also met in September 2026, when Sundowns secured a 2-1 league victory away from home.

Sundowns' biggest victory in this fixture came on 12 April 2022, when they secured an emphatic 6-0 win over Golden Arrows.

However, Golden Arrows have also enjoyed success in knockout football, notably beating Sundowns 1-0 in the first leg of their 2026 MTN8 semi-final.

Wins, Draws, and Losses:

Mamelodi Sundowns: 37 wins

Golden Arrows: 13 wins

Draws: 14

Info	Played	Won by Sundowns	Won by Golden Arrows	Draws
Overall	64	37	13	14

Latest Results

Date	Result	Competition
15-Aug-23	Sundowns 4-0 Golden Arrows	PSL
08-May-24	Golden Arrows 0-0 Sundowns	PSL
19-Oct-24	Sundowns 5-0 Golden Arrows	Carling Knockout
02-Feb-25	Sundowns 4-0 Golden Arrows	PSL
05-Mar-25	Golden Arrows 1-1 Sundowns	PSL
24-Sept-25	Golden Arrows 1-0 Sundowns	PSL
04-Mar-26	Sundowns 2-1 Golden Arrows	PSL
23-Aug-26	Sundowns 0-1 Golden Arrows	MTN8
30-Aug-26	Golden Arrows 2-3 Sundowns	MTN8
06-Sept-26	Golden Arrows 1-2 Sundowns	PSL
03-Nov-26	Sundowns 1-0 Golden Arrows	Carling Knockout

Conclusion

Mamelodi Sundowns have established themselves as the dominant force in this fixture, winning 38 of their 65 recorded competitive encounters against Golden Arrows.

The Brazilians have consistently found ways to overcome Abafana Bes'thende, scoring 107 goals while conceding 47 across those meetings.

Golden Arrows have nevertheless demonstrated that they can trouble Sundowns, particularly in knockout football. Their 2026 MTN8 semi-final victory in the first leg was a reminder that they cannot be underestimated.

With Sundowns' attacking quality and impressive historical record, Masandawana will be looking to maintain their dominance whenever the two sides clash in the league in the second half of the 2026-27 season.

Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

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