With both KwaZulu-Natal sides fresh from midweek losses, AmaZulu hosted Maritzburg United at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the KZN derby and were locked in a 0-0 draw.
The hosts were on the losing side in their away encounter to the reigning Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions, Mamelodi Sundowns in Tshwane and were gunning for a win in front of their home crowds.
On the part of the Team of Choice, Eric Tinkler was looking to guide his troops to a victory as they saw their winning run halted by SuperSport United last week.