Levadia B Edge Out Ararat TTU in Entertaining Esiliiga Clash

Tallinna FC Levadia B secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tallinna FC Ararat TTU on 23 August 2026 at 18:00, continuing their push for consistency in the Estonian Esiliiga. The capital-city derby delivered drama, goals, and a disciplined defensive display from the home side, who made their superior squad depth count.

Match Overview

With both teams eager to climb the Esiliiga standings, the match began at a high tempo. Levadia B, the reserve side of Estonian giants FCI Levadia, often use such fixtures to blood young talents, and this encounter was no different. They controlled possession in the opening half-hour but found Ararat TTU well organised and dangerous on the counter-attack.

The breakthrough came midway through the first half when Levadia B converted a well-worked move down the right flank. A precise cut-back found an unmarked forward, who finished calmly from close range to make it 1-0. Ararat TTU responded positively, levelling the match before the interval with a powerful strike from the edge of the box after a defensive clearance was only half-sorted.

Second-Half Decisive Moments

After the restart, Levadia B took control again. Their pressure told in the 65th minute when a corner kick was met by a towering header at the near post, restoring the home side's lead at 2-1. Ararat TTU pushed forward in search of another equaliser, but Levadia B’s defensive line held firm, limiting clear-cut chances and seeing out the final stages with relative comfort.

• Result: Tallinna FC Levadia B 2-1 Tallinna FC Ararat TTU
• Competition: Estonian Esiliiga
• Date & Time: 23 August 2026, 18:00

Impact on the Esiliiga Table

The win gives Levadia B valuable momentum as the Esiliiga season enters its decisive phase. For Ararat TTU, the narrow defeat will be frustrating, but their competitive performance suggests they can still pick up important points in upcoming fixtures. With several clubs battling for promotion and playoff positions, every result in Estonia’s second tier carries significant weight.

Levadia B will now look to build on this gritty display, while Ararat TTU must regroup quickly to avoid dropping further ground in the standings.