Early in the 2026-27 Ukrainian Premier League campaign, Kudrivka and Kolos Kovalivka sit at the foot of the table after five matches with just two points each, reflecting poor recent form and limited squad depth following promotion. Obolon Kyiv and Chornomorets Odesa occupy the play-off spots amid similar struggles with results and goal difference. Newly promoted sides such as Bukovyna Chernivtsi and Livyi Bereh Kyiv add competition at the lower end, while established clubs like Veres Rivne and Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih hover nearby. Fixture congestion, home/away splits, and any mid-season roster adjustments will shape survival prospects ahead of the winter break and spring run-in.