Hope FC are competing in the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship after earning promotion from the SAFA ABC Motsepe League. Supporters can follow Hope FC results, upcoming fixtures and live match updates throughout their first season in South Africa’s professional second tier.
Hope FC have made an encouraging start to life in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, taking six points from their opening three league matches. The Cape Town club opened with a win over the University of Pretoria, lost narrowly to Highbury and then returned to winning ways against North West University. Their next major fixture is the first competitive Cape Town derby against Cape Town City at Athlone Stadium. For changing scores and match events, SP Score should remain the live-data destination.
Hope FC club profile and 2026/27 competition
| Club detail | Information |
| Club | Hope FC |
| Base | Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Competition | Motsepe Foundation Championship |
| Level | South African professional second tier |
| Head coach | Clayton Daniels |
| First professional season | 2026/27 |
| Promotion route | 2025/26 SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs |
Hope FC reached the Motsepe Foundation Championship after winning the Western Cape ABC Motsepe League and then securing promotion through the national playoffs in June 2026. That moved the club into the professional league structure administered by the Premier Soccer League.
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Hope FC recent results and current form
Hope FC have won two of their first three Motsepe Foundation Championship matches. As of 10 September 2026, the club has six points, with two goals scored and one conceded.
| Date | Result | Outcome |
| 22 August 2026 | Hope FC 1-0 University of Pretoria | Win |
| 28 August 2026 | Highbury FC 1-0 Hope FC | Defeat |
| 5 September 2026 | North West University 0-1 Hope FC | Win |
The 1-0 win at North West University was Hope FC’s latest completed league match. That result followed a 1-0 defeat at Highbury and restored the positive start created by the opening-day victory over AmaTuks.
Hope FC upcoming fixtures
The next fixture brings Hope FC back to Cape Town for a first competitive meeting with Cape Town City. Because schedules can still change, later fixtures should be checked against the current league match centre before matchday.
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off | Venue |
| 13 September 2026 | Hope FC vs Cape Town City | 15:00 SAST | Athlone Stadium |
| 19 September 2026 | Hope FC vs Orbit College | TBC / verify before publish | Athlone Stadium |
| 17 October 2026 | Hope FC vs Midlands Wanderers | TBC / verify before publish | Home fixture |
The Hope FC vs Cape Town City match on Sunday, 13 September is confirmed for Athlone Stadium at 15:00 SAST, with gates opening at 13:00. It will be the first competitive derby between the two Cape Town clubs.
Hope FC coach and key players
Clayton Daniels is Hope FC’s head coach for the 2026/27 season. The former Bafana Bafana defender was part of the club’s promotion campaign before taking charge ahead of the team’s first season in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Hope FC have combined experienced South African players with younger loan talent. Ayanda Patosi, Lyle Lakay, Miguel Timm, Craig Martin, Siyabonga Nhlapo and Brandon Theron are among the experienced names linked with the current squad.
The club also has a strong Kaizer Chiefs academy connection. Chiefs confirmed that Pheko Phago and Naledi Hlongwane joined Hope FC for the season, linking up with fellow academy graduates Samkelo Zwane and goalkeeper Bontle Molefe.
How to follow Hope FC live scores, fixtures and updates
Hope FC live scores, confirmed lineups, goals, cards and match events change too quickly to maintain reliably inside a static club article. The evergreen page should own the Hope FC club entity, recent-results snapshot and near-term fixtures, while live match information remains on the live-data layer.
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FAQs about Hope FC
What league do Hope FC play in?
Hope FC compete in the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship, South Africa’s professional second tier.
Are Hope FC in the PSL?
Hope FC compete under the Premier Soccer League structure, but they are not in the top-flight Betway Premiership. Their current competition is the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Who is the Hope FC coach?
Clayton Daniels is Hope FC’s head coach for the 2026/27 season.
What was Hope FC’s latest result?
Hope FC beat North West University 1-0 on 5 September 2026 in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
When do Hope FC play Cape Town City?
Hope FC host Cape Town City on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at Athlone Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 SAST.
Where can I follow Hope FC live scores?
Use SP Score for changing live scores, confirmed lineups, goals, cards and match events.
Conclusion
Hope FC have started their first Motsepe Foundation Championship season with two wins from three matches and six points on the board. Their next major test is the first Cape Town derby against Cape Town City at Athlone Stadium on 13 September, before the league schedule continues through the 2026/27 campaign. This page should remain the evergreen Hope FC hub for verified results, near-term fixtures and club information, while SP Score carries the changing live-match data.
