Defenders 1-0 Ratnam SC in the Super League, round 6 at Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo (25,000 capacity).

Defenders won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–L–D), scoring 1 and conceding 9.

Ratnam SC lost all 5 matches (L–L–L–L–L), scoring 1 and conceding 22.