Polissia vs Shakhtar: match preview
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Shakhtar women’s team to face Polissia away in the opening round of the Prime League
July 17, Zhytomyr, Polissia TC, 12:00
Match build-up
The Orange-and-Blacks have spent around a month preparing for the new season at the training camp in Shchaslyve. There have been several changes to the squad during the pre-season, with Diana Kravchuk, Viktoriia Shevtsova, Nadiia Chaika, Sofiia Lutsan and Nataliia Chendei leaving the club.
Last season, the Miners finished fifth in the league table, collecting 39 points from 26 matches (12 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses).
Opponents
Polissia Zhytomyr prepared for the new season at the club’s training base. During pre-season, the Wolves played three friendlies: a draw with Kolos (1-1), a win over Ladomyr (2-0) and a defeat to Seasters (0-6). The squad has been strengthened by Tetiana Levytska, Sofiia Kozishkurt, Alina Savka, Anna Kharchenko and Mariia Denyshchych.
Last season, the team finished top of the Vyshcha League relegation group with 40 points.
Match background
Shakhtar and Polissia have met four times, with the Orange-and-Blacks recording two wins, one match ending in a draw and the Wolves claiming one victory.
Previous meeting
On November 19, 2025, Polissia and Shakhtar met in Zhytomyr in the Ukrainian Cup quarter-finals. The hosts made the brighter start and took the lead midway through the first half through Sichkarenko. The visitors responded with a goal from Myronenko, but Kornatska restored Polissia’s lead just before half-time. Shakhtar stepped up their attacking play after the break and Veherych equalised following a corner. Towards the end of normal time, the Wolves’ goalkeeper Danets was sent off for a last ditch foul, but the Miners were unable to make their numerical advantage count. Polissia prevailed in the penalty shootout after a draw – 2-2 (4-3 on pens).
Match build-up
The Orange-and-Blacks have spent around a month preparing for the new season at the training camp in Shchaslyve. There have been several changes to the squad during the pre-season, with Diana Kravchuk, Viktoriia Shevtsova, Nadiia Chaika, Sofiia Lutsan and Nataliia Chendei leaving the club.
Last season, the Miners finished fifth in the league table, collecting 39 points from 26 matches (12 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses).
Opponents
Polissia Zhytomyr prepared for the new season at the club’s training base. During pre-season, the Wolves played three friendlies: a draw with Kolos (1-1), a win over Ladomyr (2-0) and a defeat to Seasters (0-6). The squad has been strengthened by Tetiana Levytska, Sofiia Kozishkurt, Alina Savka, Anna Kharchenko and Mariia Denyshchych.
Last season, the team finished top of the Vyshcha League relegation group with 40 points.
Match background
Shakhtar and Polissia have met four times, with the Orange-and-Blacks recording two wins, one match ending in a draw and the Wolves claiming one victory.
Previous meeting
On November 19, 2025, Polissia and Shakhtar met in Zhytomyr in the Ukrainian Cup quarter-finals. The hosts made the brighter start and took the lead midway through the first half through Sichkarenko. The visitors responded with a goal from Myronenko, but Kornatska restored Polissia’s lead just before half-time. Shakhtar stepped up their attacking play after the break and Veherych equalised following a corner. Towards the end of normal time, the Wolves’ goalkeeper Danets was sent off for a last ditch foul, but the Miners were unable to make their numerical advantage count. Polissia prevailed in the penalty shootout after a draw – 2-2 (4-3 on pens).