SISIAN, Armenia (Interstat) — Ararat defeated Syunik 1-0 on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in an Armenian Premier League match at Sisian Stadium. The visitors scored the game’s only goal in the 77th minute. Sindou Bakayoko provided the finish as Ararat secured the road victory. Syunik could not find an equalizer despite playing at home. Ararat’s league record improved to four wins, five losses and one draw, identical to its overall record. Syunik remained winless, moving to zero wins, seven losses and three draws in league play, also its overall mark. Ararat entered after a 2-0 win at Gandzasar on Sept. 12, while Syunik was coming off a 3-0 loss at Ararat-Armenia on Sept. 11. The result extended Syunik’s difficult start to the season, while Ararat collected valuable points on the road. Syunik next hosts Shirak on Oct. 10, while Ararat travels to Urartu on Oct. 10.