The 2019–20 South African Premiership season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons, and also commonly referred to as the

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after the governing body) was the 24th season of the Premiership since its establishment in

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. The season began in August 2019 and concluded in September 2020.

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were the two-time defending champions. This season's winner will qualify for the

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along with the second-placed team. The 3rd placed team and

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winners qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup. The season was postponed due to the

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. It resumed on 11 August 2020 after more than three months of suspension.

won the title in the last day of the competition, they beat

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who were leading for more than half of the season.

won their third consecutive title and their 10th title overall. This was the last season sponsored by ABSA.

Team changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2018–19 season.

To National First Division

Relegated from 2018–19 South African Premier Division *

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From National First Division

Promoted to 2019–20 Premiership *

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Teams

Stadium and locations

Number of teams by province

League table

Results

Position by round

Statistics

Top goal scorers

Hat-tricks

Top assists

Clean sheets

Discipline

Player

*Most yellow cards: 11 ** N.Makhubela
( Lamontville Golden Arrows) *Most red cards: 1 **''16 players''

Club

*Most yellow cards: 72 **

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*Most red cards: 3 ** Baroka **

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