Cherepovets 4-2 Fakel Kirov in the Championship MFF Golden Ring, round 16.

Fakel Kirov won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–W–L–W), scoring 12 and conceding 17.

The two sides have met 9 times: Cherepovets 6 wins, Fakel Kirov 3, 0 draws.