Royal AM host Orlando Pirates in the South African Premier Division, round 14 at Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (12,000 capacity).

Royal AM won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–D–L–L), scoring 6 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 10 times: Royal AM 0 wins, Orlando Pirates 7, 3 draws.