Perparimi Kukësi Hold Bylis Ballsh B to 1-1 Draw in Albanian Division 1

KS Perparimi Kukësi and FK Bylis Ballsh B shared the spoils in a competitive Albanian Division 1 fixture on 9 May 2026, with the match ending 1-1. The result left both sides looking for consistency as the season enters its crucial final phase.

The home side, Perparimi Kukësi, started brightly and dominated possession in the opening quarter-hour. Their pressure paid off in the 19th minute when a well-worked move down the right flank ended with a low cross that was turned home by striker Erjon Hoxha. It was Hoxha’s fifth goal of the season and gave the Kukës-based outfit a fully deserved lead.

Bylis Ballsh B Fight Back

FK Bylis Ballsh B, however, are a resilient outfit known for their strong second-half performances. After regrouping at the interval, they came out with far more purpose. Their midfield began to win second balls, and in the 64th minute, they found an equalizer. A corner kick was met powerfully by center-back Artan Lila, whose header took a deflection off a Perparimi defender and nestled into the net.

The final thirty minutes saw end-to-end action as both teams pushed for a winner. Perparimi Kukësi thought they had scored a dramatic late goal when a free kick was headed home, but the linesman’s flag ruled it out for offside. Bylis Ballsh B also had a golden chance in stoppage time, but their striker fired wide from eight yards.

Standings Impact

The draw leaves KS Perparimi Kukësi in seventh place in the Albanian Division 1 table, while FK Bylis Ballsh B remain in mid-table. Both teams will need to improve their consistency if they hope to challenge for promotion in the coming weeks.