Relegation battle set to intensify after the break

AS THE Betway Premiership campaign approaches its halfway mark, the lower half of the table has already produced a few surprises.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

With fixtures coming thick and fast, the battle to avoid slipping into an early relegation fight will resume in full force once league action returns after the international break.

Although there's still time for struggling teams to recover, history shows that most relegated sides often realise too late just how costly a poor start can be - something these teams must avoid at all costs.

Here's a look at the five clubs currently hovering near the bottom, all with an urgent need to find solutions to stay afloat.

Marumo Gallants | 12th

Alexandre Lafitte's side have experienced an inconsistent start to the season and currently sit just four points clear of the drop zone, though only three points off the top half.

With three wins from their opening 12 fixtures, Siwelele sa Marumo have shown promise but remain short of consistency.

Their main setback has been wastefulness in front of the goal. Four draws have cost them dearly, and if they can improve their finishing, they could easily climb the table in the coming matches.