Siwelele v Pirates postponed because of election day

Siwelele FC have confirmed that their Betway Premiership fixture against Orlando Pirates, scheduled for 4 November, has been postponed. According to iDiski Times, the reason is that the date falls on election day in South Africa.

The club has not yet said when the match will now be played. In its announcement, Siwelele stated: “A new date and kickoff time will be communicated.”

All midweek games affected

The Siwelele and Pirates match is not the only one affected. iDiski Times reported that the PSL leadership has postponed all midweek games because of election day. As a result, every team will move into an early international break before domestic fixtures resume by the end of November.

That means the league will pause for a longer stretch than usual, and the rescheduled matches will have to be fitted in once league action returns.

What lies ahead for both clubs

Before the break, Pirates will turn their attention to the Soweto Derby this coming Saturday. Siwelele, meanwhile, are set to face Marumo Gallants.

The postponed fixture pits two sides at very different ends of the Betway Premiership log. Siwelele are 14th with six points. Pirates are second on 22 points, just one behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, with a game in hand, according to the report.

What this means for supporters

• The match will not take place on 4 November, so supporters should not plan around that date.
• No new date or kickoff time has been announced yet. Siwelele say it will be communicated.
• Midweek PSL fixtures have been postponed across the league, so fans of other clubs should also watch for updated schedules.
• League action is expected to resume by the end of November.

Supporters planning to follow the match should keep an eye on official club announcements for the confirmed date and kickoff time.

This story is based on reporting by iDiski Times.