Match Summary
Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Oleksandria 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2023. Goals were scored by D. Sikan 8′, L. Traoré 31′, D. Skorko 60′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Shakhtar Donetsk had 58% possession while Oleksandria held 42%. Shakhtar Donetsk had 12 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Oleksandria. Shakhtar Donetsk made 5 substitutions, Oleksandria made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Shakhtar Donetsk and Oleksandria — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: G. Gocholeishvili
assist: G. Gocholeishvili
assist: A. Shulianskyi
Match Statistics
Shakhtar Donetsk had 58% possession against Oleksandria's 42%. Shakhtar Donetsk registered 12 shots (6 on target) while Oleksandria managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–2. Fouls committed: 16–13.
Lineups
Shakhtar Donetsk lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. van Leeuwen, while Oleksandria deployed a 4-3-3 under R. Rotan.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Shakhtar Donetsk is 6.99, compared to 6.52 for Oleksandria. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Shakhtar Donetsk's highest-rated starter is M. Matviienko (7.23), while Oleksandria's best-rated player is A. Kulakov (6.53).
Defensive Solidity
Shakhtar Donetsk deploy 3 defenders rated 7.23 on average, against Oleksandria's 2-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Shakhtar Donetsk field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Oleksandria's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Shakhtar Donetsk start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Oleksandria averaging 6.53. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 90% for Shakhtar Donetsk and —% for Oleksandria. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Shakhtar Donetsk's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Oleksandria. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Shakhtar Donetsk's starting XI is 27.5 (youngest: D. Riznyk (26), oldest: M. Matviienko (29)), while Oleksandria average 29.0 (youngest: A. Kulakov (26), oldest: M. Shevchenko (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Shakhtar Donetsk's starters average 19 league appearances each, versus 9 for Oleksandria. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Shakhtar Donetsk have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Oleksandria show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Shakhtar Donetsk and Oleksandria have met 2 times — Shakhtar Donetsk won 2, Oleksandria won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Shakhtar Donetsk leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (3 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
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