Mthatha Bucks FC 3-3 Royal Eagles 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 (D–L–L–L–L), scoring 6 and conceding 13.

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