Ukrainian Premier League 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
UkraineSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Ukrainian Premier League
Ukrainian Premier League is a soccer league in Ukraine. The 2026/2027 season features 16 teams, with Shakhtar Donetsk leading the standings on 21 points. The schedule runs from July 31, 2026 through June 4, 2027. Games average 2.38 goals, with both teams scoring in 42% of them.
Ukrainian Premier League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
60 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 Ukrainian Premier League season. Shakhtar Donetsk leads the standings with 21 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.38 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games. 48% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 58% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 40% of games. 28% end in a draw. Road teams win 32% of games.
Team leaders
Shakhtar Donetsk has the league's highest scoring average at 2.25 goals per game. Both teams scored in 67% of Hirnyk's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shakhtar Donetsk | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:4 | +14 | 21 | 2.63 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Polessya | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17:7 | +10 | 19 | 2.38 | WWWWD |
| 3 |  Dynamo Kyiv | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | +5 | 16 | 2.29 | LDWWW |
| 4 |  Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14:5 | +9 | 15 | 2.14 | LWWWW |
| 5 |  Karpaty | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:6 | +9 | 14 | 1.75 | DLWDL |
| 6 |  LNZ Cherkasy | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | -2 | 11 | 1.38 | LDWLW |
| 7 |  Zorya | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:12 | -2 | 11 | 1.38 | LDDLW |
| 8 |  Veres | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6:9 | -3 | 9 | 1.13 | WDDWL |
| 9 |  Bukovyna | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 8 | 1.00 | WDDLD |
| 10 |  Kolos Kovalivka | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:11 | -2 | 8 | 1.14 | DDLWW |
| 11 |  Epitsentr Dunayivtsi | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | -3 | 8 | 1.00 | WDLLL |
| 12 |  Livyi Bereh | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 7 | 1.00 | DDLWL |
| 13 |  Hirnyk | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:10 | -3 | 5 | 0.83 | WDLDL |
| 14 |  Chornomorets | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:9 | -5 | 5 | 0.71 | WDLDL |
| 15 |  Obolon-Brovar | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2:12 | -10 | 4 | 0.57 | DDLLD |
| 16 |  Kudrivka | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6:20 | -14 | 2 | 0.25 | LLLLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 60 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Shakhtar Donetsk2.25
- 2Polessya2.13
- 3Metalist 1925 Kharkiv2.00
- 4Karpaty1.88
- 5Dynamo Kyiv1.43
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Shakhtar Donetsk0.50
- 2Metalist 1925 Kharkiv0.71
- 3Dynamo Kyiv0.71
- 4Karpaty0.75
- 5Livyi Bereh0.86
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Hirnyk67%
- 2Kudrivka63%
- 3Polessya63%
- 4Zorya63%
- 5Kolos Kovalivka57%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Kudrivka75%
- 2Polessya63%
- 3Metalist 1925 Kharkiv57%
- 4Dynamo Kyiv57%
- 5Kolos Kovalivka57%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Bukovyna6.5
- 2Dynamo Kyiv6.3
- 3Karpaty6.3
- 4Polessya5.8
- 5Metalist 1925 Kharkiv5.3
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Ukrainian Premier League rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Valerii Bondar7.16
- 2Pedro Henrique Azevedo Pereira7.11
- 3Illia Krupskyi7.06
- 4Ivan Kaliuzhnyi7.01
- 5Kai Cipot6.99
- 6Leandro Livramento Andrade6.97
- 7Tedi Cara6.95
- 8Nil Coch Montaña6.94
Most minutes
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 8 | 1.73 | 0.73 | +1.01 | 16 | 21 | +5 |
| 2 | Polessya | 8 | 1.41 | 0.70 | +0.71 | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| 3 | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | 7 | 1.46 | 0.60 | +0.86 | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| 4 | LNZ Cherkasy | 8 | 1.12 | 0.85 | +0.27 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| 5 | Dynamo Kyiv | 7 | 1.32 | 0.75 | +0.57 | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| 6 | Zorya | 8 | 1.26 | 1.08 | +0.18 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 7 | Bukovyna | 8 | 1.30 | 1.29 | +0.01 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| 8 | Karpaty | 8 | 1.06 | 1.12 | -0.06 | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| 9 | Epitsentr Dunayivtsi | 7 | 0.99 | 1.24 | -0.25 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| 10 | Kolos Kovalivka | 7 | 0.91 | 1.22 | -0.31 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 11 | Veres | 8 | 0.79 | 1.25 | -0.46 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| 12 | Livyi Bereh | 7 | 0.72 | 1.09 | -0.37 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 13 | Kudrivka | 7 | 0.49 | 1.03 | -0.54 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| 14 | Hirnyk | 6 | 0.82 | 1.22 | -0.40 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 15 | Obolon-Brovar | 7 | 0.62 | 1.38 | -0.75 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 16 | Chornomorets | 7 | 0.70 | 1.46 | -0.76 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 1
FAQ
How many teams play in Ukrainian Premier League?
Ukrainian Premier League has 16 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 Ukrainian Premier League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Ukrainian Premier League schedule runs from July 31, 2026 through June 4, 2027.
How many rounds are in the Ukrainian Premier League season?
The 2026/2027 Ukrainian Premier League schedule covers 30 rounds.
Who leads the Ukrainian Premier League standings?
Shakhtar Donetsk leads Ukrainian Premier League with 21 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ukrainian Premier League?
Shakhtar Donetsk has the league's highest scoring average at 2.25 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Ukrainian Premier League?
Shakhtar Donetsk allows the fewest goals in Ukrainian Premier League, at 0.50 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Ukrainian Premier League?
Ukrainian Premier League games average 2.38 goals.
How often do Ukrainian Premier League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
48% of Ukrainian Premier League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Ukrainian Premier League?
Both teams score in 42% of Ukrainian Premier League games.
How often do home teams win in Ukrainian Premier League?
Home teams win 40% of Ukrainian Premier League games.
What does xG show in Ukrainian Premier League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Ukrainian Premier League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in Ukrainian Premier League?
Matviy Ponomarenko, Ihor Krasnopir, and Baton Zabergja share top spot in the recorded Ukrainian Premier League scoring table for 2026/2027, with 5 goals each.