Royal Eagles 3-1 Mthatha Bucks FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, round 1 at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban (10,000 capacity).

Mthatha Bucks FC won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–D–W), scoring 5 and conceding 3.

The two sides have met 6 times: Royal Eagles 4 wins, Mthatha Bucks FC 0, 2 draws.