Metalist 2-1 Desna in the Ukraine Cup, Round of 32 at Metalist Stadium, Kharkiv (40,003 capacity).

Desna won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–L–W), scoring 5 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 1 time: Metalist 1 win, Desna 0, 0 draws.