VPS 3-2 Ilves in the Veikkausliiga at Elisa Stadion, Vaasa (4,600 capacity).

VPS won 1, drew 3 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–D–D), scoring 12 and conceding 2.

The two sides have met 10 times: VPS 4 wins, Ilves 5, 1 draw.