In the penultimate 35th round of the Estonian Premium Liiga, Nõmme Kalju FC clinched the bronze medals and a place in next season’s European competitions with a 2-1 comeback victory over Tartu JK Tammeka, while Levadia Tallinn’s win against JK Narva Trans ensured that the title race will go down to the final matchday.
After Flora Tallinn’s win over FC Kuressaare the previous day, Levadia knew that anything less than three points in Narva would hand their city rivals the championship. But Levadia responded decisively, taking firm control of the match early on. Within two minutes, Carlos Torres and Til Mavretič both found the net to make it 2-0, before Mihkel Ainsalu added a third in the 34th minute – his ninth goal of the season.
In the second half, the hosts were reduced to ten men after Ahmad Gero received his second yellow card. Levadia took advantage late on, as 17-year-old Maksimilian Skvortsov scored his first goal of the season to seal a 4-0 victory.
Levadia will travel to face Harju JK Laagri next Sunday, knowing only a win will keep their title hopes alive – while also needing Flora to drop points away to Pärnu JK Vaprus.
JK Narva Trans vs FCI Levadia – 0:4 (0:3)
Goals: Torres 10′, Mavretic 12′, Ainsalu 34′, Skvortsov 81′
Elsewhere, Nõmme Kalju FC completed their mission to secure bronze medals and a return to Europe. They came from behind to defeat Tartu JK Tammeka 2-1. The visitors took the lead through Olawale Tanimowo in the 11th minute, but Kalju turned things around in the second half. Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Musolitin equalised in the 73rd minute, and nine minutes later, Mattias Männilaan scored his seventh league goal of the season to complete the comeback and secure the win.
Nõmme Kalju FC vs Tartu JK Tammeka – 2:1 (0:1)
Goals: Musolitin 74′ Männilaan 83′ | Tanimowo 11′
Paide Linnameeskond, who can now only reach Europe through the Estonian Cup, earned a convincing 3-0 home win over Pärnu JK Vaprus. Martin Miller opened the scoring in the first half, while in the second half, Brazilian duo Willian Lins and Victor Hugo added goals to seal the result. Despite the victory, Paide remain locked in fourth place and cannot move up or down in the table – finishing outside the top three for the second time in six seasons.
Paide Linnameeskond vs Pärnu JK Vaprus – 3:0 (1:0)
Goals: Miller 23′, Willian Lins 62′, Victor Hugo 76′
In the final match of the round, Harju JK Laagri ensured their top-flight safety with a 4-1 win over relegated JK Tallinna Kalev. Kristofer Piht was the star of the night, scoring a hat-trick and an assist. Kalev were reduced to ten men in the first half when Daniil Petrunin was sent off, and Piht took full advantage, completing his hat-trick by the 61st minute. Both teams added a late goal each to make it 4-1 at full time.
The victory guarantees Harju’s place in next season’s Premium Liiga, as they can no longer drop below seventh place. Meanwhile, the relegation play-off spot remains undecided – only one point separates Kuressaare and Tammeka. Kuressaare will visit relegated Tallinna Kalev, while Tammeka will host JK Narva Trans in the decisive final round.
Harju JK Laagri vs JK Tallinna Kalev – 4:1 (1:0)
Goals: Piht 36′ 56′ 61′ (Penalty kick), Sikk 90+5′ | Ilves 80′
Premium Liiga Matchday 35:
- 01.11.2025 – FC Flora Tallinn vs FC Kuressaare – 2:0
- 02.11.2025 – Nomme Kalju vs Tartu JK Tammeka – 2:1
- 02.11.2025 – Paide Linnameeskond vs Parnu JK Vaprus – 3:0
- 02.11.2025 – JK Narva Trans vs FCI Levadia Tallinn – 0:4
- 02.11.2025 – Harju JK Laagri vs JK Tallinna Kalev – 4:1
| # | Club | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 1 | FC Flora | 36 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 82 |
| 2 | FCI Levadia | 36 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 55 | 79 |
| 3 | Nõmme Kalju | 36 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 74 |
| 4 | Paide | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 70 |
| 5 | Narva Trans | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | -1 | 51 |
| 6 | Pärnu Vaprus | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 49 |
| 7 | Harju JK | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | -21 | 36 |
| 8 | Tammeka Tartu | 36 | 9 | 3 | 24 | -36 | 30 |
| 9 | FC Kuressaare | 36 | 8 | 4 | 24 | -35 | 28 |
| 10 | Tallinna Kalev | 36 | 5 | 2 | 29 | -81 | 17 |
