FC Phoenix 1976 host Defence Force FC in the Premier Football League, round 18.

FC Phoenix 1976 won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–W), scoring 11 and conceding 9.

Defence Force FC won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–W–W), scoring 13 and conceding 13.

The two sides have met 6 times: FC Phoenix 1976 1 win, Defence Force FC 5, 0 draws.