JYP and EBK played out a 1:1 draw in the second leg of the Relegation Play-Off in the Kansallinen Liiga on Sunday. The match took place on August 16, 2026, at the home ground of JYP. Neither side could find a winner in what proved to be a tight encounter.
Both teams arrived with concerns about their recent form. JYP had suffered a heavy 1:6 defeat just a week earlier against ПК-35 Вантаа. Their previous five matches showed a worrying pattern of results with defeats to both ПК-35 Хельсинки and Ильвес. EBK, meanwhile, had lost 0:1 to Хонка Женщины in their most recent outing.
The game itself produced one goal for each side. JYP took the lead before EBK equalised to level the tie. The hosts pressed for a winner after the break but could not break through. The visitors defended well and looked dangerous on the counter-attack at times.
This result means the aggregate score remains level heading into whatever comes next. Both teams will need to reflect on what went wrong in attack. JYP's recent heavy defeats make this point feel like a lifeline. EBK showed resilience after their narrow loss to Хонка.
The Relegation Play-Off format adds pressure to every match. Points matter more than ever in these circumstances. Both sides now know they have work to do if they want to avoid the drop.