Ekranas Panevezys 1-2 FK Neptunas Klaipeda: Late Drama in Lithuanian I Lyga

FK Neptunas Klaipeda secured a valuable away victory on 6 June 2026, defeating Ekranas Panevezys 2-1 in the Lithuanian I Lyga. The result has significant implications in the lower reaches of the table, with both sides battling for position in the second tier of Lithuanian football.

Match Summary

Played at the Aukštaitijos stadionas in Panevezys, the match started at a frantic pace. The home side, Ekranas, took the lead in the 22nd minute when a well-struck volley from inside the box flew past the Neptunas goalkeeper. The goal energised the home crowd, but Neptunas gradually worked their way into the contest.

Neptunas equalised just before the half-hour mark. A corner kick was only half-cleared, and the ball fell to a midfielder on the edge of the area, who drove a low shot through a crowd of players and into the net. The first half ended with both teams having chances, but the score remained 1-1.

Second-Half Decisive Moment

The second half was a tense affair, with both defences largely on top. Ekranas came close to regaining the lead when a header from a free kick struck the crossbar. Neptunas, however, showed greater composure in the final third. The winning goal arrived in the 78th minute: a swift counter-attack saw the ball played wide, and a precise cross was met with a powerful header that left the home goalkeeper with no chance.

Ekranas pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Neptunas defended resolutely to hold on for the three points.

League Context

The Lithuanian I Lyga is the second tier of Lithuanian football, behind the A Lyga. Neptunas Klaipeda’s win moves them up the standings, building momentum for a potential push towards promotion. For Ekranas Panevezys, this defeat is a setback in their campaign to climb the table and secure a more comfortable position.

Both teams will take heart from parts of their performance but will know that consistency is key in the competitive I Lyga season.