Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United PSL Stats, Head-to-Head & History

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Orlando Pirates have won 22 of 29 meetings against Chippa United.
Pirates have scored 50 goals to Chippa's 17 in these encounters.
Chippa United have only managed four wins and three draws.

Pirates have won seven straight matches vs Chippa United (Getty Images).

The rivalry between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United has produced some interesting encounters in South African football, but Bucs tend to dominate in this fixture.
Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Head-to-Head Record
Latest Results
Conclusion

Orlando Pirates have established themselves as the stronger side against the Eastern Cape outfit, recording considerably more victories across their meetings.

The Buccaneers' historical dominance is reflected in their superior number of wins, although the Chilli Boys have also managed some memorable results against the Soweto giants on the rare occasions.

Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Head-to-Head Record

In 29 recorded meetings across all competitions, Orlando Pirates have won 22 times, while Chippa United have registered four victories. The remaining three matches ended in draws.

Their most recent meeting took place on 16 August 2026, when Orlando Pirates secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Chippa United in the Betway Premiership.

Pirates have also enjoyed success in domestic cup competitions, including a 3-1 victory over Chippa in the Nedbank Cup in May 2024.

Chippa United have occasionally troubled Pirates, notably recording a 2-0 league victory in May 2016 and a 1-0 win in August 2022.

A number of players have also represented both clubs over the years. Thembinkosi Lorch is one notable example, having played for Pirates before spending time on loan at Chippa United in 2016. Goodman Mosele has also represented both sides, joining Pirates in 2021 before spending loan spells at Chippa and eventually returning to the Eastern Cape club permanently in July 2026.

Wins, Draws, and Losses:

Orlando Pirates: 22 wins

Chippa United: 4 wins

Draws: 3

Info	Played	Won by Orlando Pirates	Won by Chippa United	Draws
Overall	29	22	4	3

Latest Results

Date	Result	Competition
18-Sep-21	Chippa 1-3 Pirates	PSL
27-Apr-22	Pirates 0-0 Chippa	PSL
14-Aug-22	Pirates 0-1 Chippa	PSL
08-Apr-23	Chippa 0-2 Pirates	PSL
15-Aug-23	Chippa 1-1 Pirates	PSL
04-May-24	Chippa 1-3 Pirates	Nedbank Cup
08-May-24	Pirates 2-0 Chippa	PSL
18-Sep-24	Pirates 2-1 Chippa	PSL
05-Mar-25	Chippa 0-1 Pirates	PSL
31-Aug-25	Chippa 0-3 Pirates	PSL
25-Nov-25	Pirates 2-0 Chippa	PSL
16-Aug-26	Chippa 0-3 Pirates	PSL

Conclusion

Orlando Pirates have established themselves as the historically stronger side in this fixture, winning 22 of their 29 recorded competitive encounters against Chippa United.

The Buccaneers have also held the advantage in goals scored, finding the net 50 times compared with Chippa's 17 across all competitions.

The involvement of former players such as Thembinkosi Lorch and Goodman Mosele also adds an interesting connection between the two clubs.

With Pirates holding a significant historical advantage, the Buccaneers will be looking to maintain their dominance in future encounters, while Chippa United will be hoping to improve what is a dreadful record in this fixture.

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

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