Christchurch United 1-3 Nelson Suburbs FC in the New Zealand National League, round 8.

Christchurch United won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–D–W–L), scoring 9 and conceding 6.

Nelson Suburbs FC won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–W), scoring 12 and conceding 13.

The two sides have met 10 times: Christchurch United 6 wins, Nelson Suburbs FC 1, 3 draws.