Mthatha Bucks FC 1-3 Highlands Park in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, round 1 at Mthatha Stadium, Mthatha.

Mthatha Bucks FC won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–D–L), scoring 3 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 4 times: Mthatha Bucks FC 1 win, Highlands Park 3, 0 draws.