Since Ukraine gained independence, Dynamo Kyiv have played 27 league matches against Metalist Kharkiv, winning 21, drawing 2 and losing 4, with the goal difference of 60-18. The first Ukrainian Premier League encounter between these teams took place on 7 March 1992. It was the debut match in the Ukrainian championship for both clubs.
The White-Blues' biggest win against Metalist came in the 1998/1999 season when they won 1-6 on away soil. The most frequent score is 2:0 (8 times).
The teams were also drawn in the UEFA Cup Round of 16 last season, Dynamo winning 1-0 in the first leg and 2-3 in the return match.
Uzbek forward Maksim Shatskikh remains the club's highest scorer in the matches against Metalist with 9 goals (including Maksim’s hat trick in the 2000/2001 season and two doubles).
Dynamo (Kyiv) – Metalist (Kharkiv)
28 March, 2010
Kyiv, Lobanovskyy Dynamo Stadium
Kick-off: 15.00
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