Mthatha Bucks FC 2-2 Thanda Royal Zulu in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, round 1 at Mthatha Stadium, Mthatha.

Thanda Royal Zulu won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–W–W), scoring 16 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 4 times: Mthatha Bucks FC 0 wins, Thanda Royal Zulu 0, 4 draws.