Results

South Africa National Div 1 05/18 13:00 30 Black Leopards v University of Pretoria L 2-1
South Africa National Div 1 05/11 13:00 29 [8] University of Pretoria v Upington City [14] L 0-2
South Africa National Div 1 05/02 17:30 28 [15] Cape Town Spurs v University of Pretoria [10] W 0-1
South Africa National Div 1 04/26 13:00 27 [16] Leruma United v University of Pretoria [10] D 1-1
South Africa National Div 1 04/22 13:00 26 [11] University of Pretoria v Casric Stars FC [3] W 2-1
South Africa National Div 1 04/12 13:00 25 [8] Milford FC v University of Pretoria [10] L 2-1
South Africa National Div 1 04/06 13:00 24 [10] University of Pretoria v Durban City [1] D 1-1
South Africa National Div 1 03/29 13:30 23 Hungry Lions FC v University of Pretoria W 0-1
South Africa National Div 1 03/16 13:30 22 [12] University of Pretoria v Orbit College [5] D 1-1
South Africa National Div 1 03/11 13:30 21 [3] JDR Stars v University of Pretoria [12] L 1-0
South Africa National Div 1 03/02 13:30 20 [12] University of Pretoria v Kruger United [7] L 2-3
South Africa National Div 1 02/22 13:30 19 Venda Football Academy v Pretoria University D 0-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 34 17 17
Wins 12 6 6
Draws 11 7 4
Losses 11 4 7
Goals for 32 21 11
Goals against 34 20 14
Clean sheets 11 4 7
Failed to score 10 3 7

University of Pretoria Football Club, also known as Tuks or AmaTuks, is a South African association football club based in the Hatfield suburb of Pretoria that represents the University of Pretoria. They currently play in the National First Division (NFD).

History

The university's High Performance Centre on the LC de Villiers Sport Grounds

The University established the Tuks Football Academy in 2002, originally playing in the SAFA Gauteng South Division. In the 2003–04 season the University acquired Pretoria City FC's second division status, subsequently winning the Vodacom League play-offs and being promoted to the NFD in 2004–05. In the 2006–07 season the club qualified for the Mvela Golden League play-offs. In the 2008–09 season the club was a Nedbank Cup finalist losing to Premiership team Moroka Swallows 0–1.

Following the 2011–12 season University of Pretoria gained promotion to the Premiership with Stephen Haupt as the head coach.

In the 2014–15 season they finished 13th in the Premiership, and the following 2015–16 season they finished 15th. They finished at the bottom of the Promotional Playoff log without a win and were relegated to the NFD. In the 2016–17 season they finished 12th in the NFD. The following 2017–18 season saw a slight improvement, finishing 10th, and the 2018–19 season saw the club finish 14th in the NFD.

The Pretoria University soccer team, also known as the University of Pretoria Football Club, is a prominent and competitive team based in Pretoria, South Africa. Established in 1908, the club has a rich history and is known for its commitment to developing young talent and promoting the sport at the university level.

Competing in the top tiers of South African football, the team has garnered a reputation for its dynamic playing style and strong team spirit. The players are a mix of university students and talented athletes from various backgrounds, all united by their passion for the game. The club's colors, typically a blend of blue and white, symbolize their pride and dedication to excellence both on and off the field.

Pretoria University is not only focused on winning matches but also emphasizes the importance of education and personal development, making it a unique institution in the world of sports. The team plays its home matches at the Tuks Stadium, which provides an energetic atmosphere for fans and supporters. With a strong fan base and a commitment to community engagement, the Pretoria University soccer team continues to inspire future generations of players and soccer enthusiasts in South Africa.