The 2024 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season is heating up, with teams battling not just for goals, but for defensive dominance. The Betway Premiership clean sheets are a crucial indicator of a team’s defensive strength, and as the season unfolds, certain sides have stood out with their ability to keep the opposition at bay. This article highlights the teams with the most clean sheets so far, showcasing their defensive prowess both at home and away.
Betway Premiership Clean Sheets
1. Orlando Pirates FC
- Clean Sheets: 5
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 63%
- Home: 50%, Away: 100%
Orlando Pirates have been solid, especially away, boasting a perfect record on the road.
2. Stellenbosch FC
- Clean Sheets: 5
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 63%
- Home: 50%, Away: 75%
Stellenbosch shares the top spot with Pirates, maintaining a strong defensive presence away from home.
3. SuperSport United FC
- Clean Sheets: 6
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 60%
- Home: 75%, Away: 50%
SuperSport leads the league in clean sheets, with a particularly impressive home record.
4. Mamelodi Sundowns FC
- Clean Sheets: 4
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 50%
- Home: 67%, Away: 0%
Despite a disappointing away record, Sundowns’ defense remains strong at home.
5. Sekhukhune United FC
- Clean Sheets: 4
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 50%
- Home: 67%, Away: 0%
Like Sundowns, Sekhukhune has struggled away but performed well at home.
6. Chippa United FC
- Clean Sheets: 4
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 44%
- Home: 67%, Away: 0%
Chippa United also shares a strong home record but has not kept clean sheets on the road.
7. Real Kings FC
- Clean Sheets: 4
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 44%
- Home: 40%, Away: 50%
Real Kings have kept clean sheets more consistently on the road compared to at home.
8. Polokwane City FC
- Clean Sheets: 4
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 40%
- Home: 40%, Away: 40%
Polokwane City’s defense has been more evenly spread, with an equal number of clean sheets both at home and away.
9. Lamontville Golden Arrows FC
- Clean Sheets: 3
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 38%
- Home: 50%, Away: 25%
Golden Arrows have done well at home but struggle away from home.
10. Cape Town City FC
- Clean Sheets: 3
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 38%
- Home: 100%, Away: 0%
Cape Town City has kept their clean sheets exclusively at home, with a perfect record.
11. Magesi FC
- Clean Sheets: 3
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 38%
- Home: 33%, Away: 40%
Magesi’s clean sheet performances are spread thin, but they show promise on the road.
12. Richards Bay FC
- Clean Sheets: 3
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 30%
- Home: 40%, Away: 20%
Richards Bay has struggled away, but their home form has helped them maintain a few clean sheets.
13. Marumo Gallants FC
- Clean Sheets: 2
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 25%
- Home: 25%, Away: 25%
Gallants have been consistent in keeping clean sheets both at home and away, albeit in fewer numbers.
14. AmaZulu FC
- Clean Sheets: 1
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 14%
- Home: 50%, Away: 0%
AmaZulu has only managed one clean sheet, and it was achieved at home.
15. TS Galaxy FC
- Clean Sheets: 1
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 11%
- Home: 50%, Away: 0%
TS Galaxy’s only clean sheet came at home, with their away form lacking in defensive stability.
16. Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Clean Sheets: 0
- Clean Sheet Percentage: 0%
- Home: 0%, Away: 0%
Kaizer Chiefs are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, struggling defensively on both fronts.
Conclusion
As we reach the midpoint of the PSL season, the race for defensive supremacy is heating up. Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC have set the standard with their remarkable clean-sheet performances, especially on the road. However, teams like SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns continue to show resilience, with their home defences making a significant impact.
As the Betway Premiership intensifies, expect these sides to focus on maintaining their defensive records, while others will need to step up and improve their backlines to remain competitive in the league standings.
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