Orlando Pirates will host Orbit College at the Orlando Stadium in what will be their first ever meeting.

Last season , Pirates were away when they faced a newly promoted side Magesi for their first league encounter.

Pirates won 1-0 on the 29th of December 2025 where Relebohile Mofokeng scored Pirates' sole goal .

In their return fixture, Pirates on the 28th of May 2025 drew 1-1 with Magesi

In 2023-24 when they faced Polokwane City upon their return to the top flight , the Buccaneers were held to a 1-1 draw.

In the same season , they lost 2-1 in their first game against Cape Town Spurs on the 1st of November 2023 on the road.

Orlando Pirates have just one in their last three matches against newly promoted sides in the league when facing them for the first time P3 W1 D1 L1.