Liptovský Mikuláš — Kosice: 3:0, Extraliga

Liptovský Mikuláš beat Košice 3:0 in the Extraliga on 2nd October 2026. The home side kept a clean sheet and moved three points clear in the standings. Košice had been tipped to win by our forecasters, who backed the visitors at 42% confidence. That prediction now sits in the archives.

Both teams arrive with identical records after six games. Four wins, two losses, and zero points on the board for each. The gap between them is now two points, thanks to this result. Liptovský Mikuláš sits third while Košice remains fifth.

The visitors had looked dangerous in recent outings. A 4:3 comeback against Slovan Bratislava and a narrow 2:1 win over Nitra showed resilience. But those results meant nothing against a home side that scored freely last week. Liptovský Mikuláš had rattled off three straight victories before this one.

Five goals against Nitra, six against Prešov, and three against Spišská Nová Ves in the previous five matches. That kind of output suggests a team finding its rhythm. Košice, meanwhile, dropped points against Žilina and Slovan Bratislava in their last three outings. The momentum had shifted.

By then the match was settled. Three goals without reply is not a result that needs elaboration. What matters is what it means for the table. Liptovský Mikuláš extends its lead over Košice and moves closer to the top half. The visitors now face a tougher run if they want to close the gap.