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Tõugjas helps Halmstad to another clean sheet in Swedish Cup win — Image credit: Liisi Troska / jalgpall.ee

Estonians abroad

Tõugjas helps Halmstad to another 1-0 win

2 March 2026 15:44

Erko Jonne Tõugjas played 90 minutes as Halmstad beat Varberg 1-0 in the Swedish Cup group stage, with Pascal Gregor scoring in the 25th minute. Despite two wins, Halmstad still need a result against Malmö to seal progress.…

Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove point as new World Cup qualifying cycle begins

Lithuania·Women's Football

Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove a point as World Cup qualifying cycle begins

2 March 2026 15:35

LFF and Vilnius University extend esports study after talks with MLS in New York

Lithuania

LFF and Vilnius University extend e-sports study programme after talks with MLS in New York

2 March 2026 15:32

Transfers·Virsliga

Riga FC loan Brazilian defender Abner Salles da Silva from Juventude

1 March 2026 16:18

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Team	P	F:A	Pts
Kauno Žalgiris	2	3:1	6
Transinvest	2	5:2	4
Džiugas Telšiai	2	4:3	4
FK Žalgiris	2	6:4	3
FK Banga	2	2:1	3
FA Šiauliai	2	2:2	2
FK Sūduva	2	0:0	2
FC Hegelmann	2	1:3	1
FK Panevėžys	2	1:4	1
FK Riteriai	2	1:5	0

Round 2

27/02

FK Žalgiris

4–1

FK Panevėžys

28/02

Kauno Žalgiris

1–0

FK Banga

28/02

FC Hegelmann

1–1

Džiugas Telšiai

01/03

FK Sūduva

0–0

FA Šiauliai

01/03

Transinvest

3–0

FK Riteriai

Round 3

07/03

Džiugas Telšiai

13:00

Kauno Žalgiris

07/03

FK Panevėžys

14:00

FC Hegelmann

07/03

FK Sūduva

14:15

Transinvest

07/03

FA Šiauliai

18:00

FK Žalgiris

08/03

FK Banga

14:15

FK Riteriai

Team	P	F:A	Pts
FS Jelgava	0	0:0	0
FK Auda	0	0:0	0
FK Tukums 2000	0	0:0	0
BFC Daugavpils	0	0:0	0
Grobiņa	0	0:0	0
FK Liepāja	0	0:0	0
RFS	0	0:0	0
Super Nova	0	0:0	0
Riga FC	0	0:0	0
Ogre United	0	0:0	0

Round 36

07/11

Riga FC

3–4

FC RFS

09/11

Grobiņa

2–2

FK Auda

09/11

Tukums 2000

1–1

FS Jelgava

09/11

Super Nova

3–0

FK Liepāja

09/11

FK Metta

3–1

Daugavpils

Round 1

06/03

FC RFS

18:00

Ogre United

07/03

Daugavpils

14:00

Grobiņa

07/03

FK Liepāja

16:00

Riga FC

08/03

FS Jelgava

14:00

Tukums 2000

08/03

FK Auda

16:00

Super Nova

Team	P	F:A	Pts
FCI Levadia	0	0:0	0
FC Flora	0	0:0	0
Kuressaare	0	0:0	0
Harju	0	0:0	0
Nõmme Kalju	0	0:0	0
Nõmme United	0	0:0	0
Paide	0	0:0	0
Tartu	0	0:0	0
Narva Trans	0	0:0	0
Pärnu Vaprus	0	0:0	0

Round 36

08/11

JK Tallinna Kalev

2–1

Kuressaare

08/11

Pärnu Vaprus

0–3

FC Flora

08/11

Nõmme Kalju

1–1

Paide

08/11

Tartu

2–0

Narva Trans

08/11

FCI Levadia

2–2

Harju

Round 1

07/03

FC Flora

12:30

Nõmme United

07/03

Pärnu Vaprus

14:30

Paide

07/03

Narva Trans

17:00

Harju

08/03

FCI Levadia

12:30

Kuressaare

08/03

Tartu

14:30

Nõmme Kalju

Toplyga - match reports

TransINVEST cruise past Riteriai for first win of the season

1 March 2026 20:34

The final match of Round 2 in the Toplyga took place in the capital, where FK TransINVEST delivered a dominant performance to defeat FK…

Toplyga - match reports

Sūduva and Šiauliai share stalemate in Marijampolė

1 March 2026 20:19

Round 2 of the Toplyga saw Marijampolė’s FK Sūduva and FA Šiauliai both searching for their first win of the season, but neither side…

Toplyga - match reports

Sobowale on target again as Džiugas and Hegelmann share points

28 February 2026 21:23

Round 2 of the TOPLYGA saw FK Džiugas Telšiai come close to securing a second consecutive victory, but they ultimately had to settle for…

Interviews →

Mariano Barreto and the Stumbras story: success, controversy and collapse

26 February 2026 22:45

Few foreign coaches have left as visible - and controversial - a mark on Lithuanian football as Mariano Barreto. The Portuguese coach led Kauno Stumbras from June 2016 until January 2019, during…

“Only running, not football”: Penkevics, Regža and Matrevics on duels, fitness and earning their place in Czechia

16 February 2026 19:40

Edmunds Novickis and Arkadijs Birjuks travelled to Czechia for “Futbolbumbas” to speak with three Latvian…

Adamonis: “There shouldn’t even be a question who Lithuania’s best goalkeeper is right now”

16 February 2026 12:28

Marius Adamonis is delivering his message through performances rather than statements. In Italy’s Serie B,…

Džiaukštas: Žalgiris rebuilding from “Zero” with possession-first philosophy

4 February 2026 22:00

FK Žalgiris manager Rolandas Džiaukštas is rebuilding his squad from scratch ahead of the 2026…

Carlos Olses: “We need to be the main characters”

4 February 2026 17:33

FK Žalgiris goalkeeper Carlos Olses says his side must be the "protagonist" in every match…

Insights →

Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT predict Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian Champions for 2026

26 February 2026 17:09

Three AI models run the numbers on Baltic football’s 2026 season and reach a familiar starting point: Latvia’s title stays inside the Riga FC/RFS duopoly, Estonia keeps Flora and Levadia at the summit, and Lithuania remains the most volatile. The…

A knife to the heart in start – but the right man in charge

PRO by regulation, not by reality: Inside Lithuania’s coaching loophole

Toplyga 2026 Preview: Will Kauno Žalgiris go back-to-back?

Five takeaways after FK Kauno Žalgiris lift the Super Cup

Snow tears open RATO arena dome as TransINVEST train inside

Lithuanian Football’s Future: In their hands – or at the mercy of circumstance

From Spurs prospect to Lithuanian club owner: Questions surround Riteriai’s new era

Another, but much-needed reset at Riteriai: Will this one finally stick?

Building from the back: Lithuania’s TOP 10 centre-backs on the road to 2030

Breaking down Fayçal Konaté: Why leading European clubs are tracking the young forward?

Lithuania →

Sūduva sign Georgia youth international centre-back Rati Grigalava

Toplyga·Transfers

28 February 2026 15:38

Sūduva sign Georgia youth international right-back Rati Grigalava

Sūduva have announced the signing of 19-year-old Georgian right-back Rati Grigalava on a contract through to the end of the 2027 season. A Dinamo Tbilisi academy graduate, Grigalava has played for Georgia’s…

Toplyga·Transfers

26 February 2026 21:51

Kauno Žalgiris sign Argentine champion Franco Baldassarra

Kauno Žalgiris have completed the signing of Argentine midfielder Franco Baldassarra. The 27-year-old joins after winning the Apertura with Platense, an officially recognised Argentine top-flight title from the 2025 season that also…

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying with trips to Liechtenstein and Estonia

Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying against Liechtenstein and Estonia

26 February 2026 15:55

Toplyga

Černiauskas after win against Riteriai: “We showed the character of champions”

24 February 2026 08:47

Toplyga

Kauno Žalgiris begin their title defense in Vilnius against Riteriai

23 February 2026 14:32

MFA Žalgiris–MRU win LMFA Winter Cup with 3-0 final victory over Šiauliai

Lithuania·Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris win maiden LMFA Winter Cup in a 3-0 final against Šiauliai

23 February 2026 11:39

Latvia →

Estonians abroad·Latvians abroad

Käit and Thun make it ten in a row

28 February 2026 23:10

FC Thun extended their remarkable winning streak to ten consecutive matches in the Swiss Super League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Luzern, strengthening their grip at the top of the…

Estonians abroad·Latvians abroad

Palumets on target in Podbrezová rout as Hussar makes Slovak debut

28 February 2026 22:45

FK Železiarne Podbrezova continued their impressive run in the Slovak top flight with a 4-1 victory over 1. FC Tatran Prešov, as Estonian midfielder Kevor Palumets capped the win with a late…

Latvians abroad

Latvian duel in Czech league ends with Regža’s team win

28 February 2026 20:33

Latvians abroad

Uldriķis plays full match as Arminia Bielefeld lose to Hannover in 2. Bundesliga

28 February 2026 19:49

Latvia

Vāciete: “We want to maintain our place in League B”

28 February 2026 00:58

Leidsmans scores in two Liepāja friendlies as Jelgava beaten twice in one day

Friendlies·Virsliga

Leidsman scores in two Liepāja friendlies as Jelgava are beaten twice in one day

27 February 2026 19:48

Estonia →

Tammeka full-back Sepp joins Welco on loan

Esiliiga·Transfers

Tammeka full-back Sepp joins Welco on loan

2 March 2026 15:39

Tartu Tammeka full-back Mihkel Sepp has joined Esiliiga side Welco on loan after making 21 Premium liiga appearances. The 21-year-old said he settled quickly and praised Welco’s vocal support. Sporting director Mihkel…

Vaprus set sights higher as confidence grows after Paalberg sale

1 March 2026 14:39

Pärnu Vaprus begin a third season under Igor Prins aiming to climb from familiar mid-table finishes in the Premium liiga. Despite striker Marten-Chris Paalberg’s reported €1m move to France, the club insist…

Flora coach Vassiljev: back-to-back final defeats a useful lesson before season starts

Estonia

Vassiljev after Flora’s Super Cup defeat: “We can’t be satisfied”

28 February 2026 22:59

Estonia

Männilaan hat-trick powers Kalju to Super Cup triumph

28 February 2026 19:32

Estonia

Flora and Kalju meet in Paide for Estonian Super Cup

28 February 2026 11:05

Ševoldajeva: Estonia women in better shape ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Estonia

Ševoldajeva: Estonia women in better shape ahead of World Cup qualifiers

28 February 2026 00:40

Estonians abroad·Transfers

Erik Sorga signs for HB Tórshavn after a year away from competitive football

1 March 2026 10:13

Paide beat Super Nova in final warm-up as Anier converts penalty

28 February 2026 15:50

Friendlies·Premium liiga

Karel Voolaid: “The Baltic region is very special”, as Tammeka complete pre-season in Riga against Mariners

27 February 2026 21:12

Latvia

LV Bet named title sponsor of Latvia’s second tier and National Cup

27 February 2026 15:39

Conference League·Lithuanians abroad

Two for Two: Lasickas’ team also reaches Conference League Round of 16

26 February 2026 21:46

Conference League·Lithuanians abroad

Another goal contribution for Kučys as Celje advances in the Conference League

26 February 2026 21:40

Tammeka target Premium liiga Top 3 in another three-year plan

26 February 2026 21:25

Latvia

Latvia minister floats Baltic-led bid for 2038 World Cup after meeting FIFA president

26 February 2026 21:17

Estonia·Futsal

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

26 February 2026 15:50

Transfers·Virsliga

Moving across the Daugava: Mankenda switches from Riga FC to RFS

25 February 2026 17:26

Lithuanians abroad·Transfers

Hegelmann prospect joins Lithuanian-linked Celje system

25 February 2026 15:48

Esiliiga

Joel Lindpere appointed FC Elva development director

25 February 2026 15:27

Latvians abroad·Transfers

Kristers Bite joins MLS organisation Minnesota United

24 February 2026 21:05

Transfers·Virsliga

Liepāja sign experienced Luxembourg defender

24 February 2026 20:20

Transfers·Virsliga

Auda add to their squad Panama youth international

24 February 2026 19:18

Contreras scores twice as Livonian Cup stays in Latvia

24 February 2026 18:54

Virsliga

Pūlis targets rapid return as Liepāja count down to Riga FC opener

24 February 2026 18:05

Baltic Cup·Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia WU19 to host Baltic Cup as Euro qualifiers loom

24 February 2026 15:37

Nākotnes līga·Transfers

Metta bring back Rendijs Šibass in preparations for Nākotnes līga

24 February 2026 15:32

Estonia’s Independence Day sets the stage for Livonian Cup battle

24 February 2026 09:00

Esiliiga·Transfers

Elva sign New York striker Kevon Gresford Evans

23 February 2026 22:05

Estonia

Estonia will start the FIFA Series with a match against Kenya

23 February 2026 15:00

Esiliiga·Transfers

Smirnov joins Maardu after leaving Kuressaare

23 February 2026 14:24

Latvia·Women's Football

RFS Women retain Winter Cup after perfect pre-season campaign

23 February 2026 10:37

Futsal·Lithuania

Kauno Žalgiris reclaim LFF Futsal Cup with a 2-1 win over Akmenės kraštas

23 February 2026 10:13

Toplyga

Pučinsks praises young core after Šiauliai’s comeback

22 February 2026 23:44

Toplyga

TransInvest manager Stankevičius: “We lost two points”

22 February 2026 23:00

Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal Club late fightback offers hope after first-leg defeat to Palma

22 February 2026 21:56

Toplyga

Vrabec and Vencevičius react after goalless draw in their opening match

22 February 2026 21:28

Toplyga

Two-goal lead gone in two minutes as TransInvest draw with Šiauliai

22 February 2026 19:05

Women's football →

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Gintra get their first win of Baltic Women’s League 2026 by beating Saku 3-1 away in Pärnu

22 February 2026 18:27

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Riga FC Women continue to dominate, beat Flora Women 2-0

21 February 2026 14:53

Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League

20 February 2026 18:20

Six-team Naiste Meistriliiga set for 25-game season after winter withdrawals

Estonia·Women's Football

Estonian Women’s Meistriliiga 2026 reduced to six teams following winter withdrawals

20 February 2026 18:05

Tanzania defender Noela Patrick Luhala joins MFA Žalgiris-MRU squad

Lithuania·Transfers·Women's Football

Tanzania defender Noela Patrick Luhala joins MFA Žalgiris-MRU squad

20 February 2026 17:05

Venezuela defender Emperatriz Garcia joins Žalgiris Women

Transfers·Women's Football

Venezuela defender Emperatriz Garcia joins Žalgiris Women

19 February 2026 14:36

Žalgiris-MRU hit five after Petkevičiūtė’s direct corner as Gintra are stung late in BWFL

Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris hit five past Saku Sporting as RFS Women grind down Gintra

19 February 2026 01:23

Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia name squad for opening 2027 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

18 February 2026 22:03

Eight Flora players named in Estonia women's squad for World Cup qualifiers

Estonia·Women's Football

Estonia squad for World Cup qualifiers announced, Flora Women dominate the roster

17 February 2026 15:18

Women's Football

RFS Women sign youth internationals Ance Daibe and Ketrīna Vorslova

14 February 2026 10:06

Transfers·Women's Football

Žalgiris Women sign Ukraine striker Postol from TransINVEST

14 February 2026 00:51

Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris open Winter Cup campaign with six-goal win

10 February 2026 08:15

Women's Football

Flora Women overcome RFS Women 2-1 in Baltic League opener

8 February 2026 22:49

Transfers·Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris striker Madden moves to Iceland with Grótta

6 February 2026 18:31

Players abroad

Estonians abroad

Mets and Hein teams taste victory in the Bundesliga

28 February 2026 21:08

Lithuanians abroad

Petkevičius scores and assists in a win in India

28 February 2026 20:19

Estonians abroad

Nine in a row: Käit and Thun extend remarkable Swiss run

25 February 2026 23:48

Lithuanians abroad

Utkus scores game-winning goal in the Saudi Pro League

25 February 2026 00:25

Estonians abroad

Tõugjas makes Halmstad debut, Igonen keeps clean sheet in Swedish Cup

22 February 2026 23:12

Estonians abroad

Backhaus error gifts St. Pauli win over Werder as Mets plays full match and Hein watches on

22 February 2026 21:09

Latvians abroad

Gutkovskis makes first start for Arka Gdynia in a win

22 February 2026 17:06

Futsal →

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

Futsal

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

1 March 2026 14:56

Aurora Futsal won Estonia’s women’s futsal championship after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Keila in the final at Kohila. The unbeaten regular-season winners were held 5-5 in normal time despite twice…

Futsal

Lithuania extend Dentinho’s contract until 2028

25 February 2026 00:09

Riga to face Palma in UEFA Futsal Champions League quarter-finals

22 February 2026 14:27

LFF futsal cup winners to be decided in Gargždai as Kauno Žalgiris lead final four

Futsal·Lithuania

LFF Futsal Cup winners to be decided in Gargždai on Sunday

19 February 2026 15:11

Futsal

Babris: “We understood that we belong here”

29 January 2026 08:35