Contreras scores twice as Livonian Cup stays in Latvia
The Livonian Cup will remain in Latvia, as Latvian champions Riga FC defeated Estonian champions FC Flora Tallinn 3-0 in Tallinn to lift the trophy in their first-ever attempt.
24 February 2026
Livonia Cup
The champions of the Virslīga and the Premium liiga
HoldersRiga FC2026
Most titlesSkonto FC3 titles
Editions92003 to 2026
Founded2003
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Riga FC1 | 3-0 | FC Flora |
| 2024 | FC RFS1 | 3-0 | FC Flora |
| 2023 | FC Flora3 | 2-0 | Valmiera FC |
| 2018 | FC Flora2 | 2-0 | Jūrmalas Spartaks |
| 2011 | FC Flora1 | 2-0 | Skonto FC |
| 2008 | FK Ventspils1 | 2-2 (4-3 p) | FCI Levadia |
| 2005 | Skonto FC3 | 4-3 | FCI Levadia |
| 2004 | Skonto FC2 | 3-3 (4-3 p) | FC Flora |
| 2003 | Skonto FC1 | 2-2 (10-9 p) | FC Flora |
About the cup
The Livonia Cup (Estonian: Liivimaa karikas, Latvian: Livonijas Kauss) is an international friendly football competition organised by the Estonian Football Association and the Latvian Football Federation. It is contested by the reigning champions of the Premium liiga and the Virslīga.
Originally conceived of by the Estonian Football Federation to help foster competitiveness in the region, the first ever Livonia Cup was played for in 2003 between Skonto FC and FC Flora. Skonto won on penalties 10-9 following a 2-2 regular time draw.
To date, the Livonia Cup has been contested 9 times, in 2003 to 2005, 2008, 2011, 2018, 2023, 2024 and 2026. The competition was suspended after 2018 but restored in 2023. The trophy that used to be awarded to Livonia Cup winners dated back to pre-WW2 times and was of unknown origin. In 2023, a new trophy was created by Jānis Burmeisters.
FC Flora and the now-defunct Skonto FC share the honours for most titles won, standing at three each.