Khmelnytskyi secured a 31:29 victory over Kharkiv in the Superleague on October 3rd, 2026, taking immediate revenge for their defeat just a day earlier. The result keeps both sides unbeaten after three games each, though the points picture tells a different story entirely. Khmelnytskyi moved to three points with one win and two draws, while Kharkiv remained on zero points from three draws.
The two teams had locked horns on October 2nd, with Kharkiv coming out on top 40:34 in what proved to be a closely contested affair. By the time this second meeting concluded, Khmelnytskyi had found a way back into the tie, grinding out a result that mattered more than the scoreline suggested. To be fair, neither side had travelled to make up the numbers — this was a genuine test.
Khmelnytskyi's recent form had been inconsistent, with heavy defeats against Odesa on consecutive days in September, and losses to Avia Grade Constanta in May. Kharkiv had also suffered a heavy 40:55 defeat to Karpaty Uzhhorod's women's side just days before this encounter. The draw against Khmelnytskyi the previous day had given them something to build on, even if the 34:40 loss the day before that would have stung.
Both teams sit in the lower half of the table, with Khmelnytskyi in sixth place and Kharkiv in seventh. The gap between them remains narrow — one point separates the two sides after three rounds. Neither team has tasted defeat yet, which suggests the early season is still wide open.
Khmelnytskyi's victory ends a run of mixed results for the home side, who had shown vulnerability against heavier opposition. Kharkiv's inability to convert draws into wins continues to haunt them, despite remaining unbeaten. The score difference of two goals reflects a match decided by fine margins, and neither side will feel entirely satisfied with the outcome.