Royal Eagles 3-1 Richards Bay FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, round 13 at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban (10,000 capacity).

Royal Eagles won 0, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 4 matches (L–L–D–L), scoring 3 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 6 times: Royal Eagles 3 wins, Richards Bay FC 1, 2 draws.