Mthatha Bucks FC 2-2 Richards Bay FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, round 1 at Mthatha Stadium, Mthatha.

Mthatha Bucks FC won 0, drew 2 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–D–D), scoring 2 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 2 times: Mthatha Bucks FC 0 wins, Richards Bay FC 0, 2 draws.