2019–20 South African Premier Division
The 2019–20 South African Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 24th season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. The season began in August 2019 and concluded in September 2020. Mamelodi Sundowns were the two-time defending champions. This season's winner will qualify for the 2020–21 CAF Champions League along with the second-placed team. The 3rd placed team and Nedbank Cup winners qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup.
| Season | 2019–20 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 3 August 2019 – 5 September 2020 |
| Champions | Mamelodi Sundowns (10th title) |
| Relegated | Polokwane City |
| Champions League | Mamelodi Sundowns Kaizer Chiefs |
| Confederation Cup | Orlando Pirates |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 508 (2.12 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Gabadinho Mhango Peter Shalulile (16 goals each) |
| Biggest home win | Bloemfontein Celtic 5–0 Lamontville Golden Arrows |
| Biggest away win | Stellenbosch 0–4 Kaizer Chiefs (27 November 2019) |
| Highest scoring | Cape Town City 5–3 Polokwane City (6 November 2019) Kaizer Chiefs 5–3 Bloemfontein Celtic |
| Longest winning run | (8 games) Kaizer Chiefs |
| Longest unbeaten run | (10 games) Orlando Pirates |
| Longest winless run | (10 games) Chippa United |
| Longest losing run | (9 games) Polokwane City |
| Highest attendance | 80,808 Kaizer Chiefs 3–2 Orlando Pirates 88,000 Orlando Pirates 0–1 Kaizer Chiefs (29 February 2020) |
| Total attendance | 1,392,892 |
| Average attendance | 7,570 |
← 2018–19 2020–21 →
All statistics correct as of 5 September 2020. | |
The season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It resumed on 11 August 2020 after more than three months of suspension. Mamelodi Sundowns won the title in the last day of the competition, they beat Kaizer Chiefs who were leading for more than half of the season. Mamelodi Sundowns won their third consecutive title and their 10th title overall. This was the last season sponsored by ABSA.