SC Poltava 0–4 FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Ukrainian Premier League | 10 May 2026, 20:30

FC Shakhtar Donetsk delivered a clinical performance to dismantle SC Poltava 4–0 at the Stadion Poltava. The result keeps Shakhtar firmly in the title race, while Poltava slip closer to the bottom three.

Match Overview

Shakhtar dominated from the first whistle. Brazilian winger Fernandinho opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a stunning volley from the edge of the box. The visitors doubled their lead just before half‑time through striker Danylo Sikan, who tapped in after a goalmouth scramble.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Shakhtar’s press was relentless, and Poltava struggled to create any clear chances. Midfielder Artem Bondarenko made it 3–0 with a fierce drive from 20 yards in the 67th minute. Substitute Lassina Traoré completed the rout in the 84th minute, heading home a cross from the left.

Key Moments

• 12′ – Fernandinho volley gives Shakhtar an early lead.
• 44′ – Sikan scores the second just before the break.
• 67′ – Bondarenko’s long‑range strike makes it three.
• 84′ – Traoré heads the fourth to seal a comfortable win.

Standings Impact

Shakhtar remain second, two points behind league leaders Dynamo Kyiv, with a game in hand. Poltava stay 14th, now level on points with the relegation play‑off spot. The heavy defeat will raise concerns ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.