Sokol Novocheboksarsk 5-2 Progress Glazov
Sokol Novocheboksarsk saw off Progress Glazov 5-2 in a club friendly on 25 September 2026. The hosts took control early and never looked back, extending their recent winning momentum. By then they had already proven they could handle this opponent, having beaten Progress 3-2 just two weeks ago on 11 September.
Sokol arrive in this fixture with momentum on their side. They have won four of their last five matches, including two victories over Progress Glazov in the same season. Their record shows confidence — seven goals against Crystal BDK on 30 August, five against Samara on 15 August, and three against Crystal BDK again on 31 August. The only defeat in that span came against Bobrov 2-3 on 1 April.
Progress have struggled for consistency this season. Their last outing against Sokol ended 2-3, and before that they were winless in three matches against Irkutsk's Ermak side. They managed a 4-0 victory on 29 March, but followed it with a 4-5 defeat and then losses to Ermak 1-2 and 1-5 in early April. The pattern suggests a team finding its footing but still searching for rhythm.
This friendly gives both sides something to work with ahead of the competitive season. Sokol's ability to score freely against Progress reinforces their attacking intent. Progress needed the points badly in terms of building confidence, and while the result wasn't favourable, the match offers material for improvement.
The 5-2 scoreline reflects Sokol's current form more than Progress's struggles. It is not a statement about league positions — the standings mean little at this stage with the season barely underway. What it shows is a Sokol side that fancy their chances when they click, and a Progress side still weighing up a move toward stability.
