PSL preview: Second place, top-eight and relegation battle going to the wire

The PSL season concludes on Saturday with second place in the standings, the top-eight and the relegation battle going down to the wire.

Swallows v Marumo Gallants

Both teams have a lot to play heading into the final game with the home team looking to secure a top-eight finish while Gallants will to secure safety.

Swallows go into the contest in good form after three consecutive victories and sit ninth on the table, but only outside the top-eight on goal-difference.

The visitors, meanwhile, need a positive result if they are to leapfrog Maritzburg in 14th place with a draw enough to ensure at least a relegation play-off position.

Chippa United v Golden Arrows

The Chilly Boys know a victory will go a long way to securing their status in South Africa's top-flight for another season.

The hosts are currently bottom of the standings but only a point behind Maritzburg in the 14th place who have completed their fixtures already.

Arrows go into the match in eighth place, but only on goal-difference, and need maximum points to ensure a post in next season's top-eight tournament.

Sekhukhune United v SuperSport United

The visitors need to better the result of Orlando Pirates on the final day if they are to finish in second place and play CAF Champions League football next season.

Gavin Hunt's charges go into the game unbeaten in their last six matches in the league, including three victories.

Sekhukhune are seventh in the standings and have not yet secured a top-eight position but they will have a juggling act on their hands as they still have the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates to play next weekend.

Stellenbosch v TS Galaxy

Stellies know a victory over Galaxy at home in the final game of the campaign will guarantee a place in next season's top-eight competition.

The team from the Cape Winelands went down 1-0 to Maritzburg in their last encounter but will be looking to give their home supporters a good send-off.

Galaxy, meanwhile, secured their safety in the league a couple of weeks ago and will go into the game with no pressure to perform accept pride to play for.

Richards Bay v Royal AM

The home team need a point to guarantee their status in South Africa's top-flight ahead of next season.

Richards Bay have dropped off alarmingly in the last couple of months which saw them sit second in the standings in January.

Royal AM will end a disappointing campaign for a club that came into the season with high expectations. They are currently 11th.