Birkenhead United 0-2 Eastern Suburbs in the New Zealand National League, round 22.

Eastern Suburbs won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–L–W–W), scoring 9 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 10 times: Birkenhead United 4 wins, Eastern Suburbs 4, 2 draws.