2020–21 Premier League of Eswatini

Premier League of Eswatini
Season2020–21
ChampionsRoyal Leopards
RelegatedBlack Swallows, Mhlume Peacemakers
Matches played240
Goals scored568 (2.37 per match)

The 2020–21 Premier League of Eswatini is the 43rd season of the Premier League of Eswatini, the top-tier football league in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), since its establishment in 1971. The season started late on 12 December 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini.[1]

Teams

The previous season was abandoned with no teams relegated, so the season began with 16 instead of 14 teams, after the addition of the two promoted teams, Tinyosi and Tambankulu Callies.

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Royal Leopards 30 24 5 1 62 18 +44 77 Qualification for Champions League
2 Young Buffaloes 30 22 6 2 58 14 +44 72 Qualification for Confederation Cup
3 Mbabane Swallows 30 21 6 3 54 19 +35 69
4 Green Mamba 30 14 8 8 34 26 +8 50
5 Mbabane Highlanders 30 13 11 6 41 24 +17 50
6 Manzini Wanderers 30 12 11 7 31 25 +6 47
7 Milling Hotspurs 30 10 7 13 33 42 −9 37
8 Manzini Sea Birds 30 8 11 11 31 36 −5 35
9 Tinyosi 30 8 7 15 29 41 −12 31
10 Tambuti 30 6 12 12 30 41 −11 30
11 Denver Sundowns 30 7 8 15 33 41 −8 29
12 Tambankulu Callies 30 7 7 16 29 37 −8 28
13 Moneni Pirates 30 7 7 16 25 43 −18 28
14 Malanti Chiefs 30 7 7 16 25 42 −17 28
15 Black Swallows 30 6 7 17 31 58 −27 25 Relegation to Eswatini First Division
16 Mhlume Peacemakers 30 5 6 19 22 61 −39 21
Updated to match(es) played on 11 August 2021. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) goals scored; 7) playoff.

Stadiums

Team Location Stadium Capacity
Royal Leopards F.C. Simunye Simunye Park 5,000
Young Buffaloes F.C. Manzini Mavuso Sports Centre 5,000
Mbabane Swallows F.C. Lobamba Somhlolo National Stadium 20,000
Green Mamba F.C.
Mbabane Highlanders F.C. Ezulwini Casino Stadium 2,000
Manzini Wanderers F.C. Manzini Mavuso Sports Centre 5,000
Milling Hotspurs F.C.
Manzini Sea Birds F.C. Manzini Mavuso Sports Centre 5,000
Tinyosi FC
Tambuti F.C.
Denver Sundowns F.C. Manzini Mavuso Sports Centre 5,000
Tambankulu Callies FC
Moneni Pirates F.C. Manzini Mavuso Stadium 8,000
Malanti Chiefs F.C.
Black Swallows F.C.
Mhlume Peacemakers F.C.

References

  1. ^ Swaziland (Eswatini) 2020/21, rsssf.org