The Directorate of the Ukrainian Premier League has officially approved the new date and time for the postponed Matchday 6 fixture between Rivne's Veres and Kudrivka. The match, which was scheduled to take place on September 12, 2026, never went ahead due to a prolonged air alert in force in Rivne on that day. The teams will take the field on October 3 — during the international break in the UPL calendar. This is reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the league's official press service.
Reasons for the Postponement and New Match Parameters
The Matchday 6 game in Rivne on September 12 never kicked off: a prolonged air alert was in effect in the city, making it impossible to safely hold a football match. The decision to postpone was made in accordance with the UPL safety protocol, which requires matches to be rescheduled under the threat of aerial attacks. The new date — October 3, 2026 — falls within the October international break, when the Ukraine national teams play friendly and official matches, while club teams get a respite. Kick-off is scheduled for 13:00 Kyiv time, and the venue remains unchanged — the Avanhard Stadium in Rivne.
Standings: Both Teams in the Survival Zone
Both clubs are battling in the lower part of the UPL standings. As of the current point in the season, Veres have 6 points from six matches played, which places the Rivne club in 11th place in the championship. Kudrivka have collected 2 points in six matches and occupy the bottom, 12th place in the UPL. Thus, the head-to-head clash on October 3 takes on the status of a crucial match between two relegation-threatened sides, where a win could be decisive in the fight to retain their place in the elite of Ukrainian football.
Context: War and the UPL Calendar
The postponement of the Veres – Kudrivka match became yet another episode in a string of calendar adjustments to the Ukrainian Premier League caused by the state of war in the country. Air alerts in force in the host cities of matches regularly force the league's directorate to reschedule fixtures to later dates, often — to periods of international breaks. For the clubs, this creates additional logistical and organizational difficulties, and for fans — inconvenience in planning. Nevertheless, the UPL emphasizes that the safety of spectators and match participants remains an absolute priority, and any decisions to postpone are made solely on the basis of data from the Air Force and local authorities.
What's Next
Fans of Veres and Kudrivka will have to wait until October 3 to see the head-to-head confrontation between two teams fighting for survival in the UPL. The league's directorate is obliged to publish an updated Matchday 6 schedule in the near future, taking into account all postponements. Sport RBC.UA will continue to follow the developments and promptly inform readers of any changes to the Ukrainian championship schedule.
