University of Pretoria
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
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Wikipedia - University of Pretoria F.C.
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 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.
Tuks is known for its commitment to nurturing young talent, often serving as a stepping stone for players aspiring to reach professional levels. The club emphasizes a strong academic ethos, encouraging student-athletes to balance their sports commitments with their educational pursuits. This unique blend of academics and athletics fosters a competitive yet supportive environment.
The team's colors are typically blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Tuks Stadium, which boasts modern facilities and a vibrant atmosphere. With a dedicated fan base and a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, the University of Pretoria soccer team continues to strive for excellence on and off the field, making significant contributions to the development of soccer in South Africa.