The Yau Yee Football League Cup action heats up on Sunday, 18 October 2026, as CAPS take on Tai Po Spartans at King's Park Sports Ground - KP2 (upper), with kick-off scheduled for 18:00.
This will be the very first competitive encounter between the two sides, with their head-to-head record standing at zero matches played, zero wins for CAPS, zero wins for Tai Po Spartans, and zero draws. Both teams will be keen to make a strong impression and seize early bragging rights in this inaugural meeting.
CAPS enter this cup fixture in encouraging form, having won four of their last five matches. Their recent run includes a 1-0 victory against Hong Kong Students Society (HKSS), a 2-1 win over WYFC06, a 4-1 triumph over Scorpions, and a dominant 5-0 rout of Standard Chartered, with their only setback being a 0-5 loss against All Star Fighters FC. Tai Po Spartans, on the other hand, have experienced a more mixed run with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings. They recently suffered a 1-2 defeat to FSL Rising Sun, following a 2-1 win over Green Cypress FC, a 1-1 draw with Bapcoll, a 2-1 victory over Friends of Barclays (FOB), and a high-scoring 3-3 draw against United Kingdom Football Academy.
In the attacking department, CAPS will look to top scorer Kwok Chun Kan, who has netted 2 goals this season, alongside Chan Tsz Hin who has 1 goal to his name. Tai Po Spartans boast a balanced scoresheet, with CHENG CHI LONG, KWAN AUSTIN, and WONG SHU YING each contributing 1 goal so far this campaign.
Given CAPS's prolific recent scoring form and strong winning momentum, they hold a slight upper hand heading into this knockout clash. The prediction tilts towards CAPS with a 55% chance of victory, while Tai Po Spartans hold a 25% chance of pulling off an upset, with a 20% probability of the match heading into extra time or penalties after a regular-time draw.
Recent matches
No previous meetings between these two teams.
