2025–26 National First Division
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2024–25 2026–27 → | |
The 2025–26 National First Division (called the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons) will be the season from August 2025 to May 2026 of South Africa's second tier of professional soccer, the National First Division.
Teams
Team changes
The following teams changes took place since the 2024–25 season.
Promoted to 2025–26 Premiership
Relegated from 2024–25 Premiership
Promoted from 2024–25 SAFA Second Division
Relegated from 2024–25 National First Division
Purchases
- Lerumo Lions purchased the status of Pretoria Callies.[6]
- Leicesterford City purchased JDR Stars.[7]
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 14 | +8 | 33 | Promotion to Betway Premiership |
| 2 | Casric Stars | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 30 | Promotion Play-offs |
| 3 | Kruger United | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 21 | +4 | 30 | |
| 4 | Cape Town City | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 12 | +11 | 29 | |
| 5 | Hungry Lions | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 28 | |
| 6 | Venda | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | Lerumo Lions | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 24 | |
| 8 | Upington City | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 17 | +4 | 22 | |
| 9 | University of Pretoria | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 21 | |
| 10 | Leicesterford City | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 23 | −11 | 21 | |
| 11 | Highbury | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 17 | −5 | 20 | |
| 12 | Gomora United | 17 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 16 | −1 | 19 | |
| 13 | The Bees | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 19 | |
| 14 | Midlands Wanderers | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 18 | −7 | 17 | |
| 15 | Baroka | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 23 | −7 | 14 | Relegation to ABC Motsepe League |
| 16 | Black Leopards | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 23 | −6 | 12 |
Updated to match(es) played on 2 February 2026. Source: National First Division
See also
References
- ^ bulesitutshana (12 June 2025). "Durban City aim to grow fan base after promotion". The Witness. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Vardien, Tashreeq. "Little-known Orbit College FC seal dream promotion to PSL top flight as CT City relegated". News24. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Meletse, Obakeng (28 November 2013). "Relegation offers Cape Town City a chance to reset and refocus". IOL. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (6 July 2025). "Gomora United clinch ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs title". FARPost. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Dube, Mthokozisi (24 June 2025). "Double blow for CT Spurs as protest losses confirm relegation". FARPost. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (31 July 2025). "Lerumo Lions secure PSL status". FARPost. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "JDR Stars Officially Sold And Renamed - Sportswire". 30 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.