TULSA – One point. One point is all that stands between FC Tulsa and clinching a playoff spot in 2020. FC Tulsa can secure its second-ever playoff berth with a draw or a win at ONEOK field on Saturday Night when it hosts Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Barring the need for a rescheduled match at RGV FC to decide a playoff spot, Saturday night at 7 p.m. will be the regular season finale for FC Tulsa. After late winners have seen FC Tulsa dramatically take three points from western conference table-toppers San Antonio FC and in-state rivals OKC Energy FC, FC Tulsa looks to continue its club-record unbeaten run and close out the season with a win.
How to follow
Local Television: My41
Digital Stream: ESPN+
Social Media: @FCTulsa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Scouting Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
If there’s one thing Switchbacks and FC Tulsa have in common, it’s that they’re both unbeaten against OKC Energy FC this season. Switchbacks beat Energy in Oklahoma City on opening weekend back in March, and the two sides battled to a 0-0 draw in early September.
Now that the positives are out of the way, wins have been hard to come by for Switchbacks in Group C this season. With just one victory in its last 14 matches, Colorado Springs have drawn seven and lost six since June, with results ranging from 0-0 draws to 4-4 thrillers.
Having been eliminated from playoff contention since September 16, Switchbacks have been playing for pride ever since and will be itching to play spoiler as it comes into ONEOK on Saturday night.
Storylines to Watch
1 is a magic number – With FC Tulsa’s win and Austin Bold FC’s shocking loss to previously winless Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, FC Tulsa’s magic number to clinch playoffs is down to just one. A draw or a win on Saturday against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC would clinch a playoff spot in front of the home fans at ONEOK Field. Even a loss would not spell doom for Tulsa, as any dropped points by Austin in its final match against San Antonio FC would also clinch playoffs for FC Tulsa.
Record Unbeaten Run 2: Electric Boogaloo – FC Tulsa began the 2020 season on a six-match unbeaten run which saw four draws and two wins to kick off the campaign. A pair of losses in the middle of the season have been followed up now by a trio of wins and a trio of draws, meaning a win or draw on Saturday not only clinches playoffs but sets a new record for longest unbeaten run in club history.
Last Match at ONEOK in 2020– Saturday’s match will be the final regular season match at ONEOK Field this season. With so much on the line, the excitement in the building will be palpable.
Where to Watch
FC Tulsa fans catch the home finale at ONEOK Field with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Season Ticket holders and 6 p.m. for all fans. The match will be televised on My41 in Tulsa, or on ESPN+ streaming anywhere in the US. Get your tickets for the Black Gold Derby at ONEOK Field at https://www.fctulsa.com/tickets, by calling (918) 297-6808, or by emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com
TULSA – One point. One point is all that stands between FC Tulsa and clinching a playoff spot in 2020. FC Tulsa can secure its second-ever playoff berth with a draw or a win at ONEOK field on Saturday Night when it hosts Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Barring the need for a rescheduled match at RGV FC to decide a playoff spot, Saturday night at 7 p.m. will be the regular season finale for FC Tulsa. After late winners have seen FC Tulsa dramatically take three points from western conference table-toppers San Antonio FC and in-state rivals OKC Energy FC, FC Tulsa looks to continue its club-record unbeaten run and close out the season with a win.
How to follow
Local Television: My41
Digital Stream: ESPN+
Social Media: @FCTulsa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Scouting Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
If there’s one thing Switchbacks and FC Tulsa have in common, it’s that they’re both unbeaten against OKC Energy FC this season. Switchbacks beat Energy in Oklahoma City on opening weekend back in March, and the two sides battled to a 0-0 draw in early September.
Now that the positives are out of the way, wins have been hard to come by for Switchbacks in Group C this season. With just one victory in its last 14 matches, Colorado Springs have drawn seven and lost six since June, with results ranging from 0-0 draws to 4-4 thrillers.
Having been eliminated from playoff contention since September 16, Switchbacks have been playing for pride ever since and will be itching to play spoiler as it comes into ONEOK on Saturday night.
Storylines to Watch
1 is a magic number – With FC Tulsa’s win and Austin Bold FC’s shocking loss to previously winless Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, FC Tulsa’s magic number to clinch playoffs is down to just one. A draw or a win on Saturday against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC would clinch a playoff spot in front of the home fans at ONEOK Field. Even a loss would not spell doom for Tulsa, as any dropped points by Austin in its final match against San Antonio FC would also clinch playoffs for FC Tulsa.
Record Unbeaten Run 2: Electric Boogaloo – FC Tulsa began the 2020 season on a six-match unbeaten run which saw four draws and two wins to kick off the campaign. A pair of losses in the middle of the season have been followed up now by a trio of wins and a trio of draws, meaning a win or draw on Saturday not only clinches playoffs but sets a new record for longest unbeaten run in club history.
Last Match at ONEOK in 2020– Saturday’s match will be the final regular season match at ONEOK Field this season. With so much on the line, the excitement in the building will be palpable.
Where to Watch
FC Tulsa fans catch the home finale at ONEOK Field with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Season Ticket holders and 6 p.m. for all fans. The match will be televised on My41 in Tulsa, or on ESPN+ streaming anywhere in the US. Get your tickets for the Black Gold Derby at ONEOK Field at https://www.fctulsa.com/tickets, by calling (918) 297-6808, or by emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com
