2007–08 Premier Soccer League
| Season | 2007–08 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Supersport United 1st PSL title |
| Relegated | Black Leopards Jomo Cosmos |
| 2009 CAF Champions League | Supersport United Ajax Cape Town |
| 2009 CAF Confederation Cup | Mamelodi Sundowns (via domestic cup) |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 532 (2.22 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | James Chamanga (14) |
| Biggest home win | Supersport United 6-2 Free State Stars (23 Mar 2008)[1] |
| Biggest away win | Mamelodi Sundowns 0-4 Free State Stars (18 May 2008)[2] |
| Highest scoring | Moroka Swallows 6-2 Platinum Stars (9 Dec 2007) (8 goals) |
| Longest winning run | (7 wins) Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Longest unbeaten run | (13 games) Engen Santos |
| Longest winless run | (19 games) Jomo Cosmos |
| Longest losing run | (6 games) Black Leopards |
| Average attendance | 6,157 [3] |
← 2006–07 2008–09 → | |
The following is the final results of the 2007–08 Premier Soccer League football season in South Africa.
Final table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supersport United | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 40 | 26 | +14 | 54 | Qualification for 2008 CAF Champions League |
| 2 | Ajax Cape Town | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 44 | 27 | +17 | 52 | |
| 3 | Engen Santos | 30 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 36 | 29 | +7 | 49 | |
| 4 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 40 | 35 | +5 | 47 | Qualification for 2008 CAF Confederation Cup |
| 5 | Free State Stars | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 40 | +3 | 45 | |
| 6 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 32 | 20 | +12 | 43 | |
| 7 | Moroka Swallows | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 43 | |
| 8 | Orlando Pirates. | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 38 | 30 | +8 | 42 | |
| 9 | Golden Arrows | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 34 | 32 | +2 | 41 | |
| 10 | Platinum Stars | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 32 | −4 | 40 | |
| 11 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 30 | 35 | −5 | 39 | |
| 12 | Bidvest Wits | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 38 | |
| 13 | Amazulu | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 36 | −9 | 34 | |
| 14 | Thanda Royal Zulu | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 31 | 44 | −13 | 31 | |
| 15 | Black Leopards | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 27 | 42 | −15 | 29 | Qualification for Relegation Play off |
| 16 | Jomo Cosmos | 30 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 28 | −15 | 22 | Relegation to National First Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 March 2020. Source: Premier Soccer League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goal scored; 4) lead-to-Head points; 5) Head-to-lead goal difference; 6) Head-to-lead goal scored; 7) Playoff
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goal scored; 4) lead-to-Head points; 5) Head-to-lead goal difference; 6) Head-to-lead goal scored; 7) Playoff
Awards[edit]
PSL[edit]
- Footballer of the Year
Teko Modise (Orlando Pirates)
- Chairman’s Award
Musa Otieno (Santos)
- Referee of the Season
- Assistant Referee of the Season
ABSA Premiership[edit]
- Player of the Season
Elias Pelembe (Supersport United)
- Players’ Player of the Season
Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Coach of the Season
Gavin Hunt (Supersport United)
- Goalkeeper of the Season
Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot Award
James Chamanga (Moroka Swallows)
- Awesome Goal of the Season
Siboniso Gaxa (Supersport United) vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Nedbank Cup[edit]
- Player of the Tournament
Vusiwe Masondo (Mpumalanga Black Aces)
- Most Promising Player of the Tournament
Thabang Rooi (Mpumalanga Black Aces)
Telkom Knockout[edit]
- Player of the Tournament
Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs)
Top goalscorers[edit]
Last updated: 17 May 2008
Source: PSL official website
Kits 2007-2008[edit]
| Team | Supplier | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax CT | Puma | MTN |
| AmaZulu | Reebok | SPAR |
| Bidvest Wits | Hummel | Bidvest |
| Black Leopards | Umbro | MTN |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | Reebok | Vodacom |
| Engen Santos | Puma | Engen |
| Free State Stars | Umbro | Vacant |
| Golden Arrows | Umbro | MTN |
| Jomo Cosmos | Puma | Bonitas |
| Kaizer Chiefs | Nike | Vodacom |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Diadora | MTN |
| Moroka Swallows | Mitre | Volkswagen |
| Orlando Pirates | Adidas | Vodacom |
| Platinum Stars | Kappa | Dunns |
| Supersport United | Hummel | DStv |
| Thanda Royal Zulu | Puma | Thanda |
References[edit]
- ^ "SA Premiership 2007-2008 Season Domestic Stats". football365.co.za. 3 May 2008. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
- ^ "SA Premiership 2007-2008 Season Stats". football365.co.za. 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
- ^ "SA Premiership 2008-2009 Season Attendance Table". football365.co.za. 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2010.