Early 2026-27 Ukrainian Premier League results after five rounds highlight Kudrivka and Kolos Kovalivka at the foot of the table with just two points each and heavy goal differences, positioning them as the clearest candidates for direct relegation. Obolon Kyiv sits 14th on three points while Chornomorets Odesa occupies the play-off spot on four points, both showing limited scoring output. Promoted sides including Bukovyna Chernivtsi and Livyi Bereh Kyiv have recorded mixed starts amid squad integration, while established clubs like Polissya Zhytomyr and Shakhtar Donetsk lead the standings. The format sends the bottom two teams down automatically and pits 13th and 14th against First League sides in two-legged play-offs, with form, goal difference, and head-to-head results likely shaping the final order as the campaign progresses.