Neftekhimik won 3-0 against Sokol Saratov in the FNL. Before the match, Sokol Saratov were 17th in the FNL table with Neftekhimik in 11th. Neftekhimik have the edge in previous meetings (2016–2026), with 5 wins from 12 games. Sokol Saratov had scored 16 goals this season (0.5 per game), Neftekhimik had 40 (1.2 per game). Neftekhimik scored through Islam Mashukov (5'), Islam Mashukov (23'), Andrey Nikitin (86'). Match stats: possession 56%-44%, corners 6-3. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Neftekhimik:Islam Mashukov (5'), Islam Mashukov (23'), Andrey Nikitin (86')
