Metalist 1925 vs Shakhtar: match preview
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Shakhtar women’s team will meet with Metalist 1925 in the final game of the season
May 21, Shchaslyve, Arsenal Arena, 11:00
Match build-up
In the previous round, Shakhtar narrowly defeated Kolos Kovalivka and moved up to 4th spot in the table with 38 points (12 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats). After the match, the Miners were given a day off and prepared for the game against Metalist 1925 on a week-long training cycle at the Academy facility in Shchaslyve. In the previous rounds, the Orange-and-Blacks lost to Seasters and defeated Vorskla.
Match build-up
In the previous round, Shakhtar narrowly defeated Kolos Kovalivka and moved up to 4th spot in the table with 38 points (12 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats). After the match, the Miners were given a day off and prepared for the game against Metalist 1925 on a week-long training cycle at the Academy facility in Shchaslyve. In the previous rounds, the Orange-and-Blacks lost to Seasters and defeated Vorskla.
They are the organised and high-quality opponents, so we need to stay fully focused for all 90 minutes. We are preparing very seriously for the final match of the season as it is important for us to give everything on the pitch
Alina Starukhina, midfielder:
– We want to show a good performance, character and finish the season on a positive note. The main strength of the opponents lies in their team play and ability to convert chances. They have an experienced squad, which is reflected in the number of the Ukraine national team footballers in their roster. They are the organised and high-quality opponents, so we need to stay fully focused for all 90 minutes. We are preparing very seriously for the final match of the season as it is important for us to give everything on the pitch.
Opponents
The Kharkiv side secured the Vyshcha League title before the end of the season and will represent Ukraine in next year’s Champions League. Metalist 1925 approach the match with 68 points from 25 games (22 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat) and hold a 15-point lead over their closest rivals. In recent rounds, Nataliia Zinchenko’s team defeated Seasters (1-0), Kolos (3-0) and Vorskla (3-0).
Notably, Metalist 1925, with 110 goals scored, are the most prolific team in the Vyshcha League, while Apanaschenko, Hiryn and Molodiuk are the top three scorers.
Match background
Shakhtar and Metalist 1925 have met 9 times in the Vyshcha League, with the Kharkiv side winning all matches.
Previous meeting
On April 28, Shakhtar hosted Metalist 1925 at the Arsenal Arena. The Kharkiv side fully controlled the game and scored five goals before the break. Andrukhiv opened the scoring early with a direct free kick, Molodiuk doubled the lead, and later Kunina finished from a rebound. Towards the end of the half, Basanska struck unexpectedly from the left flank, followed by a goal from Petryk. In the second half, the Miners played more actively and tried to respond on the counterattack, but it was the visitors who scored again. Molodiuk completed her brace after an assist from Apanaschenko, and late in the match, Khimych sealed the final score with a superb strike into the top corner – 0-7.
– We want to show a good performance, character and finish the season on a positive note. The main strength of the opponents lies in their team play and ability to convert chances. They have an experienced squad, which is reflected in the number of the Ukraine national team footballers in their roster. They are the organised and high-quality opponents, so we need to stay fully focused for all 90 minutes. We are preparing very seriously for the final match of the season as it is important for us to give everything on the pitch.
Opponents
The Kharkiv side secured the Vyshcha League title before the end of the season and will represent Ukraine in next year’s Champions League. Metalist 1925 approach the match with 68 points from 25 games (22 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat) and hold a 15-point lead over their closest rivals. In recent rounds, Nataliia Zinchenko’s team defeated Seasters (1-0), Kolos (3-0) and Vorskla (3-0).
Notably, Metalist 1925, with 110 goals scored, are the most prolific team in the Vyshcha League, while Apanaschenko, Hiryn and Molodiuk are the top three scorers.
Match background
Shakhtar and Metalist 1925 have met 9 times in the Vyshcha League, with the Kharkiv side winning all matches.
Previous meeting
On April 28, Shakhtar hosted Metalist 1925 at the Arsenal Arena. The Kharkiv side fully controlled the game and scored five goals before the break. Andrukhiv opened the scoring early with a direct free kick, Molodiuk doubled the lead, and later Kunina finished from a rebound. Towards the end of the half, Basanska struck unexpectedly from the left flank, followed by a goal from Petryk. In the second half, the Miners played more actively and tried to respond on the counterattack, but it was the visitors who scored again. Molodiuk completed her brace after an assist from Apanaschenko, and late in the match, Khimych sealed the final score with a superb strike into the top corner – 0-7.