Orlando Pirates are due to host Sekhukhune United on Saturday in their 2026 Carling Knockout quarter-final.
The Carling Knockout final
Orlando Pirates beat Marumo Gallants one-nil after extra time in the Carling Knockout final.
Recent knockout results
Magesi FC beat Orlando Pirates three-two at Orlando Stadium in 2024. Orlando Pirates lost to Polokwane City after a two-two draw in 2017 and lost to Baroka FC in the final after the game finished two-two. In 2019, Orlando Pirates were eliminated by Kaizer Chiefs on penalties after a two-two draw. In 2023, they were eliminated by Richards Bay on penalties after a goalless draw.
Earlier results
Orlando Pirates lost to Kaizer Chiefs on penalties in 2015, Bloemfontein Celtic in 2012, Kaizer Chiefs again in 2010 and Benoni Premier United in 2007. In November 2005, Orlando Pirates beat Bloemfontein Celtic four-two on penalties after a goalless draw in the Coca-Cola Cup quarter-finals.
The competition gap
There was no Carling Knockout competition played between 2020 and 2022.
