Hamilton Wanderers AFC 1-4 Hawkes Bay Utd in the New Zealand National League, round 9 at Porritt Stadium, Hamilton (25,800 capacity).

Hawkes Bay Utd won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–W–L–L), scoring 6 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 9 times: Hamilton Wanderers AFC 4 wins, Hawkes Bay Utd 3, 2 draws.