Spartak 5-1 Tambov in the Russian Premier League, round 17 at Lukoil Arena, Moscow (45,360 capacity).

Tambov won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–L–D), scoring 1 and conceding 8.

The two sides have met 4 times: Spartak 2 wins, Tambov 2, 0 draws.