The new "Season-2026" officially kicks off in the Uzbekistan Super League. The long-awaited moment for football fans has arrived: the matches of the first round will begin on February 27 and end on March 1. The very first round presents fans with interesting clashes, new coaches' debuts, principled confrontations, and the possibility of unexpected results. In short, the first step of the championship is expected to be quite intense and spectacular.
The first match of the tournament will take place on February 27 in Bukhara. At 6:00 PM, Bukhara will host Qo'qon-1912 at their home ground. Under Aleksandr Khomyakov, the hosts aim to start the new season confidently. Kokand will play their first official match under the new head coach, Andrey Shipilov. This competition will be a kind of test. Expectations are especially high for "Qo'qon-1912," which has strengthened its squad. Georgian striker Toma Tabatadze, who played for Bukhara last season, will now play against his former team. This gives the meeting special interest. It's possible that the game will take place in a cautious, calculated scenario, and even a single goal might decide his fate.
At 18:45, the match between "Andijan" and "Sogdiana" will begin at "Bobur Arena." There is great interest in the performance of "Andijan," which is entering the new season with big goals and has strengthened its squad with famous and high-quality performers. The team, led by Samvel Babayan, will face the Jizzakh side in their first Super League match. The football-thirsty mood of the Andijan fans, the noise and festive atmosphere in the stands are already catching the imagination. How a strengthened team performs is one of the most interesting topics for many.
A clash between Pakhtakor and Qizilqum will take place in Tashkent at 7:00 PM. The Lions, as always, are among the main contenders for the championship. Therefore, it's natural that many see the hosts as favorites. However, no one should expect Navoi's team to surrender beforehand. "Qizilqum," led by Akmal Rustamov, seems to be preparing an unpleasant surprise for a strong opponent. Therefore, it's clear that this meeting won't be ordinary either.
On February 28, the football festival will continue in full swing. At 6:45 PM, Uzbekistan's reigning champion, Neftchi, will host Mash'al at the Istiqlol Stadium. Naturally, the hosts are the main favorites in this pair. The Fergana team seems superior in terms of squad, potential, and game quality. At the same time, this match is important for both coaches. For the new head coach of "Neftchi" Islam Ismailov, this is an official debut, and the Russian specialist Igor Surov, who manages "Mash'al," will also pass his first serious test in his new position. The starting match against the favorite will be difficult for any team. However, if Neftchi can fully demonstrate its potential, it can delight its fans.
The match between Lokomotiv and Surkhon kicks off at 7:00 PM. Lokomotiv, having participated in the Pro League and returned to the Super League, wants to start the new stage with dignity. The opponent is characteristic, stubborn, and unyielding "Surkhan." He strengthened the "Railwaymen" squad with experienced players. This can give the team a certain stability and calmness. Since the chances of both sides seem almost equal, the struggle in this game may continue until the last minute.
One of the most central clashes of the day will take place in Samarkand at 19:15. The match between "Dinamo" and "Navbahor" is expected to become a true decoration of the first round. Vadim Abramov and Timur Kapadze are attacking coaches who love exciting football. Their teams are close to each other in terms of goals and ambitions. Losing points in the first round is undesirable for these clubs, who are determined to fight for trophies from the very beginning. Therefore, the pursuit of victory can take precedence over caution. There is a high probability of an attack in the stands, and intense and intense football is expected on the field.
The final matches of the first round will be held on March 1. At 19:00, the clash between OKMK and "Bunyodkor" will attract the attention of the fans. This match can also be conditionally considered as a Tashkent derby. "Bunyodkor" is known as a team with an open, fast, and offensive playing style. AGMK, managed by Mirjalol Qosimov, will take to the field this year with a much younger squad. Therefore, it is of particular interest what kind of game the Almalyk team will play in the new season.
At 19:15, the match between "Nasaf" and "Khorezm" in Karshi will conclude the first round. Ro'ziqul Berdiyev's team has always been recognized as a disciplined, balanced, and dangerous opponent. Before the new season, "Nasaf" did not make large transfers as expected, on the contrary, it suffered some losses. Therefore, questions like "what will Nasaf be like this year?," "will there be a change in playing style?," and "will they compete for medals again?" naturally increased.
However, Ro'ziqul Berdiyev has long proven himself in discovering young talents. From this perspective, Nasaf remains a very serious opponent for both Khorezm and other clubs.
In short, the Super League-2026 promises a spectacle that will not leave football fans indifferent from its first round. Against the backdrop of new coaches, new hopes, updated squads, and ambitious goals, there's a distinct dramaturgy in every game. Now the main word will be spoken by the field itself. The fans will face their favorite championship once again. If the first round is so intense, then this season will really be very interesting.
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