Rubin Yalta suffered a disappointing 1-2 home defeat to Druzhba Maikop in RUS D3B action on October 19, 2025. Playing in front of their home supporters at 20:00, Rubin Yalta took an early lead but failed to hold on, conceding twice in the second half to surrender all three points. The match turned on a quick counter-attack from Druzhba Maikop that leveled the score, before a late winner sealed the comeback for the visiting side. This result was a significant blow for Rubin Yalta's aspirations in the league, dropping valuable points at home, while it marked a vital away win for Druzhba Maikop. Post-match, the Rubin Yalta manager expressed frustration at his team's inability to see out the game from a winning position.