Golden Arrows welcome Stellenbosch FC to the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on Wednesday, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30.
Pitso Dladla’s Arrows have made an unusual start to the campaign. They have drawn all three of their league matches 0-0, leaving them with three points and still waiting for their first goal.
Their defensive record, however, has been outstanding. Arrows have not conceded in the Premiership and recently showed their ability to frustrate stronger opposition by beating Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in the MTN8.
Stellenbosch, managed by Gavin Hunt, have had a more eventful opening to the season.
They lost 1-0 to AmaZulu in their opening game before drawing 1-1 with Polokwane City and then producing their best performance of the campaign in a 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants.
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That leaves Stellenbosch on four points, one ahead of Arrows, and Hunt will hope his side can find a way through a defence that has yet to be breached in the league.
The recent head-to-head record gives Stellenbosch some encouragement. In their last 15 competitive meetings, Stellenbosch have won six times, Arrows have claimed three victories and six matches have ended level.
The main question in Durban is whether Arrows can finally turn their defensive strength into attacking reward, or whether Stellenbosch can become the first side to break through Dladla’s well-organised defence.