Kuban' Krasnodar

Spartak Gogniev Reigning champions CSKA Moscow were held 2-2 by newly-promoted Ural in the opening round of fixtures in the Russian Premier League.

Zenit Zenit sealed a 2-1 victory over title rivals CSKA Moscow on Sunday to move eight points clear at the top of the Russian Premier League.

Torpedo Moscow gave themselves a chance of maintaining their Russian Premier League status with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Ural.

Zenit Zenit St. Petersburg took a three-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier League as they overcame Spartak Moscow 4-2 on Saturday.

Leonid Kuchuk Leonid Kuchuk has returned to Kuban Krasnodar after being appointed as the Russian club's coach for the second time.

Chico Flores Swansea City defender Chico Flores has stressed the importance of defeating Kuban Krasnodar in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Ashley Williams Swansea City defender Ashley Williams has been ruled out of their UEFA Europa League clash versus Kuban Krasnodar with an ankle injury.

Zenit Title rivals Zenit St Petersburg, Spartak Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow all posted victories in Round 10 of the Russian Premier League.

Zenit Zenit suffered a minor setback in their Russian Premier League title tilt as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Torpedo Moscow, although the match was overshadowed by alleged racist abuse.

Zenit claimed the Russian Premier League title after they drew 1-1 with Ufa and Krasnodar were held 2-2 by strugglers Torpedo Moscow.