In the fourth round of the Turkmenistan Football Championship, the reigning titleholders, FC Arkadag, clinched a hard-fought 3:2 victory over Shagadam. This encounter marked the first match of the current season played at Arkadag’s home stadium, providing a significant boost for the local supporters. The win confirms the team's strong form under the guidance of head coach Vladimir Bayramov.

The match featured high intensity, with Didar Durdyyev scoring twice for the hosts in the 4th and 38th minutes. Shamammet Hydyrov added a crucial third goal in the 75th minute to secure the three points. Shagadam’s resistance was led by Serdar Gulyyev, who scored both of his team’s goals, including a successful penalty in the 61st minute that kept the outcome uncertain until the final whistle.

As a result of this win, FC Arkadag sits firmly at the top of the Higher League standings with a perfect record of 12 points. Despite the defeat, Shagadam remains in second place with 9 points. They are followed by Altyn Asyr, which currently holds 6 points but possesses a game in hand, making them a significant threat to the current ranking order as the season progresses.

Previously, Arkadag played its home fixtures at the Ashgabat Stadium, where they secured dominant wins over Merv (7:1) and Ahal (1:0). The fourth round concludes on April 22 with several key matchups, including Kopetdag vs. Nebitchi and Ahal vs. Altyn Asyr, which will further shape the competitive landscape of the national championship.