U19. Shakhtar vs Karpaty: watch the match online
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Shakhtar youth team will host their Karpaty counterparts in the postponed round 17 fixture of the U19 National League
April 8, Kyiv, Sviatoshyn, 12:00
The live stream will be available on Shakhtar’s official YouTube channel
Match build-up
After the international break, Shakhtar youth team defeated their Rukh counterparts (3-1) through to a brace from Kanteh and a goal from Strilchuk. It is interesting that following this fixture, centre-forward Muhamadou Kanteh set a new club record with 22 goals, becoming the all-time leading scorer in a single youth league season.
Oleksii Bielik’s side collected 55 points in 21 matches (18 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses) and continue to lead the championship. The Orange-and-Blacks drew with Zorya U19 (3-3), defeated Metalist 1925 U19 (2-0) and Oleksandriia U19 (5-0) in previous rounds. It should be noted that the Miners are the most prolific side in the championship (77 goals) and last dropped points at home at the end of October 2025.
The live stream will be available on Shakhtar’s official YouTube channel
Match build-up
After the international break, Shakhtar youth team defeated their Rukh counterparts (3-1) through to a brace from Kanteh and a goal from Strilchuk. It is interesting that following this fixture, centre-forward Muhamadou Kanteh set a new club record with 22 goals, becoming the all-time leading scorer in a single youth league season.
Oleksii Bielik’s side collected 55 points in 21 matches (18 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses) and continue to lead the championship. The Orange-and-Blacks drew with Zorya U19 (3-3), defeated Metalist 1925 U19 (2-0) and Oleksandriia U19 (5-0) in previous rounds. It should be noted that the Miners are the most prolific side in the championship (77 goals) and last dropped points at home at the end of October 2025.
We have analysed the opponents; we know they are a well-organised team and clearly understand their strengths and weaknesses
Oleksandr Lomaha, forward:
– We expect a tough game as Karpaty U19 are a team with character. We are seriously focused on this game and aim to win. We have analysed the opponents; we know they are a well-organised team and clearly understand their strengths and weaknesses. A very important stage of the season is approaching, and it is now that the title race is decided, so every game matters. This is extremely important for me: I want to help Shakhtar and show my maximum.
Opponents
After the international break, the Lviv side suffered a heavy away defeat to Dynamo Kyiv U19 (0-5). The Green-and-Whites collected 30 points in 21 matches (9 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses) and sit 10th in the table. In previous rounds, they lost to Kolos U19 (1-3), drew with Obolon U19 (0-0) and beat Poltava U19 (2-0). It should be noted that Karpaty U19 took points in only one of their last five away matches.
Match background
At youth level, the teams faced each other 11 times: 8 wins for the Orange-and-Blacks, 2 draws and 1 win for the Green-and-Whites
Previous meeting
On August 21, 2025, Karpaty U19 hosted Shakhtar U19 in Lviv. The opening stages of the match were dictated by the Miners: first Kanteh opened the scoring after a Derykon pass and later doubled the lead by going one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The Orange-and-Blacks were in full control of the game, creating numerous chances, and towards the end of the first half, Kanteh completed his hat-trick. After the break, Karpaty tried to change the course of the game, but without success. The visitors continued their pressure, and Kanteh scored three more times following quick combinations, completing a double hat-trick. In the end, Shakhtar secured a confident 6-0 victory.
– We expect a tough game as Karpaty U19 are a team with character. We are seriously focused on this game and aim to win. We have analysed the opponents; we know they are a well-organised team and clearly understand their strengths and weaknesses. A very important stage of the season is approaching, and it is now that the title race is decided, so every game matters. This is extremely important for me: I want to help Shakhtar and show my maximum.
Opponents
After the international break, the Lviv side suffered a heavy away defeat to Dynamo Kyiv U19 (0-5). The Green-and-Whites collected 30 points in 21 matches (9 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses) and sit 10th in the table. In previous rounds, they lost to Kolos U19 (1-3), drew with Obolon U19 (0-0) and beat Poltava U19 (2-0). It should be noted that Karpaty U19 took points in only one of their last five away matches.
Match background
At youth level, the teams faced each other 11 times: 8 wins for the Orange-and-Blacks, 2 draws and 1 win for the Green-and-Whites
Previous meeting
On August 21, 2025, Karpaty U19 hosted Shakhtar U19 in Lviv. The opening stages of the match were dictated by the Miners: first Kanteh opened the scoring after a Derykon pass and later doubled the lead by going one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The Orange-and-Blacks were in full control of the game, creating numerous chances, and towards the end of the first half, Kanteh completed his hat-trick. After the break, Karpaty tried to change the course of the game, but without success. The visitors continued their pressure, and Kanteh scored three more times following quick combinations, completing a double hat-trick. In the end, Shakhtar secured a confident 6-0 victory.