The 2018 Trinidad and Tobago Charity Shield (known as the Digicel Charity Shield for sponsorship reasons) was the sixth edition of the Charity Shield, which is a football match that opened the 2018 Pro League season. The match will be played on 1 June 2018, between the winners of the previous season's TT Pro League and FA Trophy competitions. It officially kicks off the 2018 TT Pro League season. W Connection won their 4th title after beating North East Stars 7âÂÂ1.
W Connection qualified by winning the 2017 Trinidad and Tobago FA Trophy, defeating Police 3âÂÂ1 in the final at Ato Boldon Stadium. W Connection claimed victories over Tamana United 12âÂÂ0, Bethel United 3âÂÂ0, Cunupia 3âÂÂ2, Guaya United 1-0 and 1976 FC Phoenix 3-0 en route to the final. The 2017 FA Trophy was the Savonetta Boys fifth title and consequently gained a berth in the 2018. Digicel Charity Shield.
North East Stars qualified for their first Charity Shield by clinching the TT Pro League title on 24 November 2018. It was their first Pro League title since 2004. North East Stars started Pro League by going 6 games unbeaten until they slipped up 1âÂÂ0 against Point Fortin Civic F.C. From there they were already top of the league. The club would go on to lose only one game to finish 7 points ahead of second place W Connection and secured their second title after a thirteen-season drought.
<br /> Assistant referees: <br />Kevin Lewis <br />Kerron Mayers <br />Fourth official: <br />Kwinsi Williams