the first match in the series was on may 7, 2016 at toyota field in san antonio. rgv's rob lovejoy scored the first goal in the rivalry in the 69th minute. san antonio came back from being down 0–2 but eventually lost to rgv as lovejoy secured the win with a stoppage-time goal. needing a win in their final regular-season match to secure a place in the 2016 usl playoffs, san antonio fc lost to rgv 0–3 in edinburg. the loss kept san antonio out of the playoffs in their inaugural season, while rgv went on to the playoffs, losing in the first round. rgv fc took the 2016 season series with three wins, one draw, and no losses.