Black Leopards 0-1 Free State Stars in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, round 9 at Thohoyandou Stadium, Thohoyandou (20,000 capacity).

Free State Stars won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–D–W–W), scoring 4 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 8 times: Black Leopards 1 win, Free State Stars 4, 3 draws.