By McGeorge Mbare
THE Central Region Soccer League Division One Matchday 19 will kick off on Wednesday, 12 August and Thursday, 13 August 2026, as teams continue to battle for supremacy and survival.
In a notable fixture, Beitbridge outfit Dulibadzimu United will host in form log leaders Blanket Mine FC at Dulibadzimu Stadium, while Gwanda Pirates host fellow Gwanda side Super Strikers FC on Wednesday.
The battle between Blanket Mine and Dulibadzimu United will not be an easy one, with both teams having huge objectives to achieve.
Dulibadzimu United are seeking to escape the relegation zone, having recorded 15 points in 18 matches and sitting in 15th position.
Meanwhile, log leaders Blanket Mine will be looking to extend their points lead and move closer to securing the league title.
Kwekwe United will host ZRP Gwanda at Baghdad Stadium, while Good Morning FC host Grain Tigers at Kotamai Stadium.
Kwekwe United sit third with 39 points, level with West Nicholson who are behind on goal difference.
ZRP Gwanda sit 11th with 19 points.
Debutants Sabi Gold Mine will host bottom-placed Matobo FC, while Shabanie Mine and FC Platinum U19 clash at Maglass Stadium in the Zvishavane derby.
Shabanie Mine are in 9th position and remain competitive, while FC Platinum U19 are struggling in 16th place as they fight to survive relegation.
Meanwhile, two Central Region Soccer League Matchday 19 fixtures have been postponed to accommodate the 2026 Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day Provincial Commemorations in Kwekwe.
The Vhembe Stars Academy – Chapungu FC fixture and the Tongogara FC vs Shurugwi FC match are the two games affected.
Both Tongogara and Chapungu are set to participate in the Defence Forces celebrations.
Instead of playing on 12 and 13 August, the two fixtures will now be played on 19 August 2026.
Comparing the 2025 season to the 2026 season after Matchday 18, Sheasham, Hard Rock, Gwanda Pirates, Chapungu and Dulibadzimu were the top 5 teams leading the pack and fighting for Promotion.
In 2026, Gwanda Pirates and Chapungu are the only two teams showing consistency and remaining in the top 5, while Dulibadzimu United are battling relegation.