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The DStv Premiership's relegation battle is set to intensify on Thursday evening as Swallows FC host basement side Maritzburg United at Dobsonville Stadium.
Swallows FC will be looking to build on their credible goalless draw against champions Mamelodi Sundowns, but last weekend they were thrashed 3-0 by Swallows. The Birds are currently in an unenviable 14th spot on the table, just three points above bottom side Maritzburg and another defeat could drag them back into the relegation zone.
Maritzburg United, on the other hand, kept their hopes of staying up in the Premiership alive after Genino Palace scored in stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw against Richards Bay last Friday. Fadlu Davids' charges will get off the bottom of the log if they win and Chippa United don't get maximum points against Kaizer Chiefs.
The sides could not be separated in the reverse fixture after playing to a goalless draw, which actually extended the drawing streak in this fixture to four matches.
The match will see a number of players from both sides battling it out for the three points. For Swallows, the likes of Daniel Akpeyi, Siyabonga Mthethwa, and Lebohang Mokoena will be looking to make an impact, while Maritzburg will be relying on the likes of Denwin Farmer, Thabiso Kutumela, and Fortune Makaringe.
Both teams will be desperate to get the win and it promises to be an entertaining and tense encounter. With the relegation battle intensifying, it is sure to be a thrilling match as both sides fight for the three points.
With so much at stake, it is sure to be an enthralling match and one that should not be missed. Be sure to tune in to the DStv Premiership on Thursday evening to catch all the action as Swallows host Maritzburg United at Dobsonville Stadium.