SISIAN, Armenia (Interstat) — Visiting Ararat used a 77th-minute goal from Sindou Bakayoko to defeat home side Syunik 1-0 in an Armenian Premier League match Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Sisian Stadium.

Ararat scored the only goal of the contest when Bakayoko broke through late in the second half. The goal gave Ararat the lead and proved enough for the visitors to leave Sisian with a victory. Syunik pressed for an equalizer after falling behind, but the home side could not find a response before the final whistle. The visitors managed the game well after taking the lead and kept Syunik from finding a late breakthrough.

The result lifted Ararat’s season record in the competition to 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw. Ararat’s overall record also stands at 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw. The win followed a 2-0 road victory at Gandzasar on Sept. 12. Before that, Ararat lost 1-0 to Ararat-Armenia on Sept. 5, lost 4-0 to Noah on Aug. 30, lost 2-0 to Pyunik on Aug. 21, won 2-1 at BKMA on Aug. 15, lost 2-1 to Sardarapat on Aug. 7 and lost 3-0 to Alashkert on Aug. 3.

Syunik remained without a win after the defeat. Syunik’s league record moved to 0 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws, and its overall record is also 0 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws. The home side entered the match after a 3-0 loss at Ararat-Armenia on Sept. 11 and a 0-0 draw with Pyunik on Sept. 4. Earlier this season, Syunik lost 3-1 at Sardarapat on Aug. 31, drew 1-1 at Van on Aug. 20, lost 3-0 at Urartu on Aug. 13, lost 3-1 at Gandzasar on Aug. 8 and lost 3-0 at Noah on Aug. 2.

The match at Sisian Stadium was organized by the Premier League in Armenia and counted toward the top-flight standings. Syunik, playing at home, sought to turn its season around in front of its supporters, while Ararat aimed to build on a recent road win. The visitors ultimately found the decisive moment in the 77th minute, when Bakayoko scored.

Ararat’s defense protected the one-goal advantage over the closing stages. Syunik increased its attacking pressure in an effort to level the match, but Ararat held firm and limited the home side’s chances. The final whistle confirmed a road victory for Ararat and left Syunik still searching for its first win of the campaign.

Ararat will next turn to a league match at Urartu on Saturday, Oct. 10. Syunik is scheduled to host Shirak on Saturday, Oct. 10. Ararat then hosts Shirak on Oct. 16 before traveling to Van on Oct. 23. Syunik will visit Alashkert on Oct. 16 before hosting BKMA on Oct. 23. Both teams remain in Premier League play, with Ararat looking to climb the table and Syunik seeking to end its winless run.

Ararat’s remaining schedule includes a home match against Alashkert on Oct. 30, a trip to Sardarapat on Nov. 6, a home match against BKMA on Nov. 20, a visit to Pyunik on Nov. 27, a home match against Noah on Dec. 4 and a visit to Ararat-Armenia on Dec. 11. Syunik’s upcoming slate includes a home match against Noah on Oct. 30, a home match against Gandzasar on Nov. 6, a home match against Urartu on Nov. 20, a home match against Van on Nov. 27, a home match against Sardarapat on Dec. 4 and a visit to Pyunik on Dec. 11.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Syunik 1, Ararat 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Syunik with a 60.4 percent probability to win.