Mbombela Utd 2-1 Mthatha Bucks FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, round 1 at KaNyamazane Stadium, Mbombela (15,000 capacity).

Mthatha Bucks FC won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–D–L–W), scoring 4 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 6 times: Mbombela Utd 2 wins, Mthatha Bucks FC 2, 2 draws.