Zorya began their Ukrainian Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Kudrivka on August 11, 2025. The match at the Slavutych-Arena saw the hosts secure a hard-earned three points against the league newcomers. Zorya, expected to challenge near the top of the table, took an early lead but were pegged back by a determined Kudrivka side before halftime. The second half was a tense affair, with Zorya eventually finding a winner through sustained pressure. The result was a positive, if not entirely convincing, start for Zorya, while Kudrivka's performance suggested they would not be easy opponents for any team in the top flight.