FC Kharkiv host Desna in the Ukrainian Premier League, round 24 at Metalist Stadium, Kharkiv (40,003 capacity).

Desna won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–W–L–W), scoring 7 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 2 times: FC Kharkiv 1 win, Desna 0, 1 draw.