Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Spartak Varna shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the Bulgarian First League on February 21, 2026. The match at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Plovdiv was an evenly contested affair, with both teams showing moments of quality. Lokomotiv Plovdiv took the lead in the first half through a well-executed team move finished from close range. Spartak Varna, however, showed great character and equalized early in the second half with a stunning long-range strike that left the home goalkeeper with no chance. The game opened up after the goal, with both sides having chances to win it; Lokomotiv hit the crossbar from a free-kick, while Spartak's goalkeeper made a crucial one-on-one save in the closing minutes. The draw was a fair result, maintaining Lokomotiv Plovdiv's position in the top half of the table, while Spartak Varna continued to demonstrate they are a tough opponent for any team in the division.