Round 13 of the 2017/18 NFD season saw the trailing pack allow Highlands Park to open up a four-point gap at the top of the log, as they established themselves as the favourites for automatic promotion.
The third round of NFD matches saw Cape Town All Stars and Stellenbosh FC retain their unbeaten records, with the former leading the way at the top of the log early in the 2017/18 season.
Highlands and Cape Town All Stars lead the way in the National First Division following the completion of the second round of fixtures this weekend, while Cosmos bounced back in style with a thumping win.
Mamelodi Sundowns have secured second place on the ABSA Premiership log after they drew 2-2 with Highlands Park at Makhulong Stadium on Saturday afternoon.