Spartak Kostroma and Rotor Volgograd drew 1-1 in the FNL. Before the match, Spartak Kostroma were 4th in the FNL table with Rotor Volgograd in 7th. In 2 previous meetings (2025–2026), Spartak Kostroma have won 1, Rotor Volgograd 0, with 1 draw. Spartak Kostroma had scored 36 goals this season (1.4 per game), Rotor Volgograd had 28 (1.1 per game). Spartak Kostroma's goals came from Đorđe Pantelić (52'); Rotor Volgograd scored through Yaroslav Arbuzov (22'). Match stats: possession 53%-47%, shots 17-9, on target 7-5, corners 6-1. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
