(Interstat) — KF Tirana opened its season with a 1-0 victory over Bylis on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Stadiumi Selman Stërmasi in Tiranë, delivering a result that defied pre-match expectations.

The lone goal came in the 67th minute from Serge Tabekou, securing the win for the home side. The match was a fixture in Albania’s 1st Division.

The outcome was an upset according to Interstat’s projections, which had given Bylis a 63.10 percent probability to win and forecasted a 2-1 victory for the visiting side. With the result, KF Tirana begins its campaign with a win, while Bylis starts with a loss.