U19. Dynamo vs Shakhtar: watch the match online
Friday, May 1, 2026
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Shakhtar youth team to face their Dynamo counterparts in the U19 National League MD26 centrepiece game in Kyiv
May 2, Kyiv, Koncha-Zaspa TC, 13:00
The live stream will be available on Shakhtar’s official YouTube channel
Match build-up
The Orange-and-Blacks approach the Youth League Clasico against Dynamo U19 in excellent form: the team have taken maximum points in their last 5 matches and are top of the standings outright with 67 points (22 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses). The Miners are also the most prolific team in the U19 National League (86 goals scored), while Muhamadou Kanteh leads the scoring race with 24 goals in 23 games. Oleksii Bielik’s side defeated Kudrivka U19 (3-0), Polissia U19 (2-0) and LNZ U19 (2-1) in the previous rounds.
It is also worth noting the Pitmen’s strong away form. This season, the Orange-and-Blacks have dropped points away from home only once – in the match against Zorya U19 (3-3). In addition, their unbeaten away run has lasted since the end of May 2025.
The live stream will be available on Shakhtar’s official YouTube channel
Match build-up
The Orange-and-Blacks approach the Youth League Clasico against Dynamo U19 in excellent form: the team have taken maximum points in their last 5 matches and are top of the standings outright with 67 points (22 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses). The Miners are also the most prolific team in the U19 National League (86 goals scored), while Muhamadou Kanteh leads the scoring race with 24 goals in 23 games. Oleksii Bielik’s side defeated Kudrivka U19 (3-0), Polissia U19 (2-0) and LNZ U19 (2-1) in the previous rounds.
It is also worth noting the Pitmen’s strong away form. This season, the Orange-and-Blacks have dropped points away from home only once – in the match against Zorya U19 (3-3). In addition, their unbeaten away run has lasted since the end of May 2025.
This is the Youth League Clasico, and the match could decide the title race. We will give everything on the pitch to take an important three points
Vasyl Bundash, captain:
– We have high expectations for the match and approach it with great responsibility. Dynamo U19 are our main rivals and closest challengers, so every game against them feels like the last one. This is the Youth League Clasico, and the match could decide the title race. We will give everything on the pitch to take an important three points. We are really looking forward to the encounter.
Opponents
Dynamo Kyiv U19 are the main challengers to Shakhtar U19 in the title race with 61 points after 25 matches. The White-and-Blues show strong attacking form (70 goals scored), second only to the Miners, and also have the best defence in the league (just 13 goals conceded). In addition, the Kyiv side remain unbeaten this season and come into the match against Shakhtar U19 on the back of six consecutive home victories. In the previous rounds, they defeated Kryvbas U19 (1-0), Zorya U19 (1-0) and Metalist 1925 U19 (2-0).
Match background
Shakhtar and Dynamo have met 25 times in the U19 National League: in 5 matches the Orange-and-Blacks were stronger, there were 6 draws, and Dynamo Kyiv won 14 times.
Previous meeting
On October 31, 2025, Shakhtar U19 hosted Dynamo U19 in Shchaslyve at the Arsenal Arena. In the first half, the visitors took the lead through a goal from Ponomarenko after Osypenko’s assist. After the break, Ponomarenko completed his brace, but the Miners quickly responded with their own goals: Smetana scored from a free-kick, and later Petruk finished a well-worked move with an accurate strike to level the score. However, late in the match, Hubenko scored from distance to secure a 3-2 victory for the Kyiv side.
– We have high expectations for the match and approach it with great responsibility. Dynamo U19 are our main rivals and closest challengers, so every game against them feels like the last one. This is the Youth League Clasico, and the match could decide the title race. We will give everything on the pitch to take an important three points. We are really looking forward to the encounter.
Opponents
Dynamo Kyiv U19 are the main challengers to Shakhtar U19 in the title race with 61 points after 25 matches. The White-and-Blues show strong attacking form (70 goals scored), second only to the Miners, and also have the best defence in the league (just 13 goals conceded). In addition, the Kyiv side remain unbeaten this season and come into the match against Shakhtar U19 on the back of six consecutive home victories. In the previous rounds, they defeated Kryvbas U19 (1-0), Zorya U19 (1-0) and Metalist 1925 U19 (2-0).
Match background
Shakhtar and Dynamo have met 25 times in the U19 National League: in 5 matches the Orange-and-Blacks were stronger, there were 6 draws, and Dynamo Kyiv won 14 times.
Previous meeting
On October 31, 2025, Shakhtar U19 hosted Dynamo U19 in Shchaslyve at the Arsenal Arena. In the first half, the visitors took the lead through a goal from Ponomarenko after Osypenko’s assist. After the break, Ponomarenko completed his brace, but the Miners quickly responded with their own goals: Smetana scored from a free-kick, and later Petruk finished a well-worked move with an accurate strike to level the score. However, late in the match, Hubenko scored from distance to secure a 3-2 victory for the Kyiv side.