Bryansk secured a 5:2 victory over Belgorod in a club friendly match played on 11 September 2026.
The result ended a run of difficult games for the home side, who had dropped points in their last two fixtures against Dynamo 576. They had bounced back briefly with a 6:2 win over Leningradets before those setbacks.
Belgorod arrived with a heavier burden. Their September outing just days earlier had been a 1:8 defeat to MHC Ryazan, adding to a string of heavy losses including a 1:7 loss to Ermak Angarsk and a 4:0 defeat in their previous meeting with the same opponents.
The visitors had shown they could score at times, with a 6:4 win over Tambov on 9 March, but that was followed by a 2:1 loss in their return fixture. Their recent form suggested a team searching for consistency.
Bryansk's performance carried more substance than the scoreline implied. They controlled the tempo and capitalised on Belgorod's defensive frailties without letting up. The five goals reflected a side that found its rhythm after a patchy period.
For Belgorod, the defeat extended a worrying pattern. Three losses in four games, with only one victory in that span, made this a tough outing. They had nothing to lose and played accordingly, but the gaps between phases of play told the story.