Rotorua United have never experienced relegation in the club's six-year history but could face the drop if they lose this weekend to their cross-town rivals.
As fate would have it, Rotorua United play away to Ngongotaha AFC tomorrow, in their second to last game of the season.
United currently languish in 11th place on the 12-team Waibop Federation League ladder but a win tomorrow at Stembridge Rd could see them escape the drop.
The club are one point away from safety, with Melville just above them on the table.
Meanwhile, Ngongotaha have secured their playing rights for next year's competition, after a great first half to the season saw them in contention to win the league.