A preseason friendly between KDV Tomsk and FK Oryol ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw, played on March 19, 2026, with a 4:30 PM kick-off. The evenly matched scoreline reflected an open and competitive encounter typical of preparation matches, where both teams tested tactics and fitness ahead of their respective league seasons. FK Oryol opened the scoring early, putting the home side under pressure, but KDV Tomsk fought back to equalize before halftime. The second half saw another exchange of goals, with both teams finding the net to set up a tense finale where each had chances to win it. The match provided valuable minutes for squad players and served as a useful fitness exercise, with several trialists and youth players getting an opportunity to impress. While the result of a friendly is secondary, the competitive spirit was evident, and both managers will take positives from their team's attacking play while noting defensive areas for improvement. The lineups were rotated throughout the match, giving fans a look at the depth of both squads as they build towards the start of the competitive calendar.