The Ukrainian Premier League congratulated "Kudrivka" and "Metalist 1925" on their promotion to the elite division of the Ukrainian championship:
Roman Solodarenko"Kudrivka" — a team from the Chernihiv region — in the second playoff match for the right to participate in the UPL in the 2025/2026 season managed to achieve victory over "Vorskla" in a penalty shootout with a score of 4:3 (regular time — 1:0) and became the winner of this match-up (the first meeting was won by "Vorskla" — 2:1).
This is a great victory made possible by the hard work of the entire club — players, coaching staff, management, and personnel. Your journey is an example of how determination, stability, and faith in your work can lead to the highest results.
The Ukrainian Premier League sincerely congratulates FC "Kudrivka" on this historic achievement — obtaining the right to compete in the UPL in the 2025/26 season!
We wish FC "Kudrivka" bright matches, new victories, and steady development both on and off the field.
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"Metalist 1925" also won in the second playoff match for the right to participate in the UPL in the 2025/2026 season, defeating "Lviv" with a score of 1:0 and secured an overall victory in this confrontation (in the first match — also a win with a score of 1:0).
This result is a reflection of the efforts of the entire club: players, coaching staff, management, and personnel. You have once again confirmed that Kharkiv football has strong traditions, ambitions, and powerful support.
The Ukrainian Premier League sincerely congratulates FC "Metalist 1925" on obtaining the right to participate in the UPL in the 2025/2026 season!
We wish meaningful and competitive football, resounding victories, new chapters in the glorious history of the club, and a return to peaceful Kharkiv!
