Cape Town City FC can move level on points with the First Division leaders when they host Magesi this Sunday. The key home fixture at Cape Town Stadium pits the second-placed side against the table-toppers in a direct title race showdown. Cape Town City FC sit second in the First Division on 17 points after eight games, a record of five wins, two draws and one loss that leaves them three points behind leaders Magesi.
City go into the match on a three-game winning streak, having taken maximum points from their last three outings. They beat Orbit College 2-1 away last Thursday, following a 3-2 victory at Gomora United FC and a 3-1 home win over The Bees. That run of form has lifted them to second in the standings with 17 points from eight matches, claiming a goal difference of plus six. Their recent form shows four wins and a draw from the last five games, a sequence that includes a goalless draw with NWU FC and a 2-0 win over Hope FC prior to the current winning run. With 14 goals scored and eight conceded this season, their attack has been potent.
Magesi's strong start
Magesi, however, have also been in good shape and currently lead the division. They have won two of their last three games, including a 2-1 home win over Gomora United last Friday. Their only recent stumble was a goalless draw with NWU FC earlier in the month. Their position at the summit sets up a high-stakes encounter where a City win would see them draw level on points.
The team's last defeat was over a month ago. Sunday's match is the standout fixture in the division this weekend and offers a clear chance to reshape the title picture.
The game kicks off at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday, 1 November.
