Eastern Suburbs 0-0 Auckland United FC in the New Zealand National League, round 3.

Eastern Suburbs won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–D–L), scoring 7 and conceding 6.

Auckland United FC won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–L–L–L), scoring 7 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 10 times: Eastern Suburbs 4 wins, Auckland United FC 3, 3 draws.