Lokomotiv secured a 3-1 victory over Avto in the MHL on 2026-09-06. The result came in what appears to be the opening competitive meeting between the two sides this season. Both teams sat level on zero games played in the standings before kick-off, making this a genuine fresh start for each outfit.
Lokomotiv arrived with mixed recent form. They had lost 5-6 to Spartak on 29 August but bounced back with a 3-2 win over the same opposition the following day. Prior to that streak came a 4-2 victory against Krylya Sovetov Moscow and a comfortable 5-1 win over Dynamo Moscow.
Avto's run-in was less consistent. A 4-1 triumph over Stalnye Lisy on 28 August was followed by a 0-2 defeat to SKA-1946, then a narrow 2-3 loss to Reaktor. They had also suffered heavy defeats away to Chaika and Spartak Almetievsk in their previous outings.
The three-goal margin suggests Lokomotiv took control early and kept their composure. Without minute-by-minute breakdown available, the scoreline itself tells the story - they put the game to bed with enough authority to avoid any late nerviness.
Both sides now move into the standings with one game under their belts. Lokomotiv take the early points advantage, while Avto will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities shown in those earlier results.