Tekstilshchik vs Chelyabinsk - First League

The First League returns to Stadion Tekstilshchik on October 17, 2026, where Tekstilshchik and Chelyabinsk will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester United have signed Cristian Orozco(Image: Getty Images) According to TEAMTalk, Manchester United may face a transfer setback if Manchester City midfielder Rodri moves to Barcelona.

The standings paint a clear picture: Tekstilshchik in 18th, Chelyabinsk in 12th, and both keen to climb. Results have been in short supply for the hosts, with LLLDW across their last five and a campaign win rate of 7.69% that makes for grim reading. Chelyabinsk have struggled to string results together away from home, WDWDW over their last five with a win rate of 30.77%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Tekstilshchik average 0.62 per game to Chelyabinsk's 1.31, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Tekstilshchik will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Chelyabinsk will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has been praised by defender Josko Gvardiol for his early sessions with the team.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. The numbers tilt towards Chelyabinsk, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. With positions in the First League table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The win over Liverpool was the first time the team had stepped onto the pitch since the news of the verdict broke.