VIFK 3-5 RFA in the Kakkonen, Group C, round 1 at Hietalahti Stadium, Vaasa (4,600 capacity).

RFA won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–W–D–W), scoring 10 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 5 times: VIFK 1 win, RFA 3, 1 draw.