Lokomotiv Plovdiv suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Arda in a Bulgarian First League match that kicked off at 21:00 on December 6, 2025. The away side secured a comfortable victory on the road, dealing a blow to Lokomotiv's ambitions in the league table. Arda took control of the match early, scoring a first-half goal to put the hosts under pressure. The second goal, coming after the interval, sealed the three points for the visitors and highlighted Lokomotiv's struggles in front of their own fans. The result was a significant one for Arda's campaign, moving them up the standings, while Lokomotiv Plovdiv was left to rue missed opportunities and defensive lapses in a match they were expected to be more competitive in.