Hickory FC 1-0 Appalachian FC in the NPSL, Final.

Hickory FC won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–W–W), scoring 17 and conceding 3.

Appalachian FC won all 5 matches (W–W–W–W–W), scoring 22 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 7 times: Hickory FC 4 wins, Appalachian FC 3, 0 draws.