Showmax Premier League: your weekly watchlist: 18 October-21 October

As the international break draws to a close, the world’s most-watched football league, the Premier League, makes a triumphant return. Matchweek 8 promises a feast of fixtures, with some mouthwatering clashes set to enthral fans across the globe.

The standout match of the weekend sees the league leaders, Liverpool, lock horns with a rejuvenated Chelsea. Both teams have been in scintillating form, and this encounter is sure to be a battle for the ages.

Elsewhere, Manchester City will be looking to maintain their title challenge when they face a resolute Wolves side. Manchester United, meanwhile, will be aiming to bounce back from their recent struggles against a Brentford team that has impressed in their first season back in the Premier League.

Arsenal will also be in action as they face a Bournemouth side that has shown glimpses of quality. The Gunners will be hoping to continue their strong start to the season and cement their place in the top four.

The weekend kicks off with a mouthwatering clash between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in a London derby. Ange Postecoglou’s men will be eager to make amends for their late slip-up in their previous match and build on their promising start to the season.

While the PSL will only return next week, local football fans need not despair. The Carling Knockout is back with a bang, and the game of the round sees Kaizer Chiefs take on SuperSport United in a highly anticipated clash. There are plenty of other exciting fixtures to look forward to as well.

Don’t miss out on the football action. Tune in to Showmax Premier League to catch all the live action.

Premier League : Matchweek 8 fixtures live on Showmax PL

Saturday, 19 October

• Tottenham v West Ham: 13:30
• Ipswich Town v Everton: 16:00
• Man United v Brentford: 16:00
• Fulham v Aston Villa: 16:00
• Newcastle v Brighton: 16:00
• Southampton v Leicester City: 16:00
• Bournemouth v Arsenal: 18:30

Sunday, 20 October

• Wolves v Man City: 15:00
• Liverpool v Chelsea: 17:30

Monday, 21 October

• Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace: 21:00

Round of 16 PSL Carling Knockout fixtures live on Showmax PL

Friday, 18 October 2024

• Amazulu FC vs Stellenbosch FC: King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:00

Saturday, 19 October 2024

• Orlando Pirates vs Magesi FC: Orlando Stadium, 15:00
• Cape Town City vs Royal AM: Athlone Stadium, 20:00
• Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows: Lucas Moripe Stadium, 18:00
• Polokwane City vs Marumo Gallants: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 15:00
• SuperSport United vs Kaizer Chiefs: New Peter Mokaba Stadium, 20:00

Sunday, 20 October 2024

• TS Galaxy vs Chippa United: Mbombela Stadium, 15:00
• Richards Bay FC vs Sekhukhune United: King Zwelithini Stadium, 17:30

PSL fixtures:

*PSL fixtures set to resume on 25 October 2024*

Sports documentaries live on Showmax Premier League

• Super Greed: The Fight For Football
• Shine: Shine follows the journey of fans in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania, who go above and beyond to make the beautiful game more enjoyable.
• Fever Pitch: A definitive look at the creation of the English Premier League and rapid evolution through the lens of people like Eric Cantona.
• Lionesses: Part 1 and 2: An awe-inspiring, insightful, and all access-behind-the-scenes documentary following the England women’s football team’s legendary run at EURO 2022.
• The Bryan Robson Story: Robbo: From a working class kid in the North East of England to a national treasure honoured by the Queen, Bryan’s inspirational rise to the footballing elite has rarely been told by the man himself-until now.
• Hillsborough: An in-depth, moving account of Britain’s worst sporting disaster, in which 97 men, women and children were killed, hundreds injured, and thousands traumatised.
• The United Way: A fascinating documentary chronicling Manchester United Football Club’s history, including the team’s triumphs and turmoil.
• The Hitman: Ricky Hatton : This gripping film offers an unprecedented look into the life of one of the world’s greatest boxers and most beloved sporting heroes. Ricky Hatton, a working-class lad from Greater Manchester, England, defied all odds to ascend to the pinnacle of the boxing world. His journey from council estates to the glamorous Las Vegas Strip captivated millions, and his everyman charm made him a national treasure.

Reality series

Love Undercover: Today’s athletes are mega stars with extreme wealth, adoring fans and lavish lifestyles, but fame and fortune can come at a price. For Jamie O’Hara, Marco Fabián, Sebastián Fassi, Ryan Babel and Lloyd Jones, finding someone who loves them for who they truly are, not what they have, is harder than going pro. The ballers decide to leave it all behind for the one place on Earth that truly values what’s on the inside: Los Angeles. In this modern-day fairytale meets buddy comedy, these five international soccer stars travel to America in hopes of finding true love with women unsuspecting of their status. The ballers quickly learn that at Players HQ, the women have possession, and egos get bruised as the athletes find that without soccer, it’s harder to score. If they find true love, they must reveal their identity to their partner.

Premier League live studio shows

• The Kelly and Wrighty Show
• Football PL: Fanzone
• Football PLTV: Generation xG
• Football PL: Fantasy Premier League
• Football PL: Welcome to the Weekend
• Football PL: Team Talks

Betway Premiership magazine shows

Fan Base

On a weekly basis our presenters are joined by fans in studio for an hour of banter, reactions, and games.

Extra Time

We look at events relating to the PSL, including the weekend’s highlights.

The Line Up

A high-energy weekly magazine show hosted by Fiso Mazibuko & Hope Mbhele, where sport meets lifestyle and we also preview upcoming football events.

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