AEK Athens secured an away win against RK Drama in the opening match of the A1 season on 23 September 2026, completing the 34-27 victory in Thessaloniki. Both sides entered the fixture with zero points in the table, as this was the first meeting of the new campaign. The Greek visitors took all three points from the road, extending their recent momentum from last season into the current year.
and here's the thing — the result followed a straightforward pattern. AEK controlled the tempo and capitalised on their opportunities, while RK Drama struggled to find their rhythm in front of their own crowd. The final margin reflected a comfortable away performance rather than a close contest.
We had called for the visitors before the match, offering AEK at 60 per cent confidence. The prediction materialised as the Greek side showed the quality to impose themselves on unfamiliar territory. to be fair, the away victory carried more weight given both teams were starting from scratch in the standings.
RK Drama's recent form included a narrow 25-24 win over Budvanska on 19 September, but that result offered little comfort against a polished AEK side. The hosts had also seen mixed results in previous encounters, including losses to Olympiacos and PAOK. by then, they would need to regroup quickly for the next fixture.
AEK arrive in the standings with a positive start, while RK Drama face questions about their opening-day response. The gap between the sides on the table remains minimal, but the psychological edge belongs to the visitors after a convincing away display.
