VPS 2-1 HJK in the Veikkausliiga at Elisa Stadion, Vaasa (4,600 capacity).

VPS won 3, drew 2 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–D–W–W), scoring 19 and conceding 3.

HJK won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–L–W–D), scoring 8 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 10 times: VPS 3 wins, HJK 6, 1 draw.