Hope FC vs Cape Town City FC

The first-ever Cape Town derby between Hope FC and Cape Town City FC will light up Athlone Stadium.

Motsepe Foundation Championship newcomers Hope FC welcome City in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter and could be the beginning of an exciting new rivalry between the two cross-town clubs.

The Immortals arrive in the league on the back of an impressive 2025/26 campaign, having been crowned national ABC League champions. But standing in their way is a determined Citizens side with promotion firmly in its sights.

With local pride and derby bragging rights up for grabs, expect plenty of intensity, passion and fireworks when these two Cape Town clubs go head-to-head.