Orlando Pirates have reached a new milestone in South African football, extending their unbeaten away run to 21 consecutive matches across all competitions under head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.

The Buccaneers’ record-breaking sequence consists of 16 victories and five draws, meaning they have avoided defeat in every away fixture during the run. The achievement sets a new benchmark for a PSL top-flight team, according to the supplied statistics, and adds another notable chapter to Pirates’ current campaign.

The run also places Ouaddou’s side ahead of the previous mark attributed to Mamelodi Sundowns. The Brazilians recorded 20 consecutive away matches without defeat in 2021 before their streak ended against Al-Ahly. SuperSport United’s 17-match run in 2012, which ended against Pirates, is also listed among the longest sequences in the comparison.

Pirates’ record remains ongoing, giving the team an opportunity to extend the mark further with each away match in which it avoids defeat. Maintaining such a sequence requires consistency across different venues and competitions, where teams must deal with unfamiliar surroundings, opposition tactics and pressure from home supporters.

The figures also show that Pirates have not relied solely on draws to preserve the streak. With 16 wins from the 21 matches, victories account for the majority of their unbeaten results, while the five draws have helped ensure the run continued on occasions when they could not secure all three points.

For Ouaddou, the achievement provides a clear statistical measure of his team’s away performance. An unbeaten sequence of this length can strengthen confidence within a squad, although the record alone does not determine the outcome of future fixtures or guarantee success in the competitions Pirates are contesting.

The comparison with Sundowns and SuperSport also gives the milestone wider significance within the Premier Soccer League. Both clubs have established themselves as major forces in South African football, making Pirates’ move beyond their listed away records a notable talking point for supporters.

The key challenge now is whether the Buccaneers can preserve their consistency and push the number beyond 21. As long as the streak continues, every away fixture offers Pirates another chance to extend a record that has already surpassed the previous benchmarks in the supplied statistics.

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