SKA Khabarovsk edged past Fakel Voronezh with a 1-0 win in the Russian First League on October 26, 2025. The solitary goal at the Lenin Stadium in Khabarovsk was enough to separate the sides in a match defined by defensive solidity and a single moment of quality. The only goal came just after the hour mark, when SKA's forward latched onto a through ball and finished coolly past the advancing Fakel goalkeeper. Fakel dominated possession for large periods and created several half-chances, but they found the SKA defense, marshaled by their captain, in formidable form. The home goalkeeper also made a crucial point-blank save in the final ten minutes to preserve the lead and secure a vital clean sheet. This hard-fought victory was significant for SKA Khabarovsk's aspirations in the upper half of the table, while Fakel Voronezh's lack of a cutting edge cost them dearly on the road. The SKA manager praised his team's tactical discipline, and the Fakel coach lamented his side's inability to convert their territorial advantage. The starting lineups saw SKA set up in a compact 4-4-2, successfully nullifying Fakel's preferred attacking patterns.