Mladá Boleslav delivered a dominant performance, defeating Jablonec 3-0 in a Czech First League match on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The result marks Jablonec’s first league loss of the spring season and raises questions about their form under manager Luboš Kozel.
The first half offered little in the way of exciting play. In the 28th minute, Sedláček’s long-range attempt missed the target by a meter, and a similar opportunity went begging for Mladá Boleslav’s David Kozel shortly after. The match held a unique dynamic for the Kozel family, as David Kozel plays for Mladá Boleslav although his father, Luboš Kozel, manages Jablonec.
The game remained scoreless until the second half, when the floodgates opened. Just under two minutes after the restart, Kozel won possession on the attacking half, his pass was flicked on by John, and Ševčík unleashed a technical strike into the top corner of the net. It was Ševčík’s sixth league goal of the season, establishing him as a key threat for Mladá Boleslav.
Jablonec’s goalkeeper, Mihelak, conceded his first goal of the spring season, and the situation quickly deteriorated. In the 52nd minute, Kostka combined with Ševčík, and after a series of events, Kostka scored to double Mladá Boleslav’s lead. Shortly after, Sobol unfortunately put the ball into his own net with a misguided clearance, extending the home side’s advantage and completing a rapid and decisive sequence of goals.
The second half saw limited opportunities for Jablonec to respond. Langhamer tested Mihelak in the 69th minute, but the visitors struggled to create clear-cut chances. Their best opportunity came in the 84th minute when Chramosta, a Mladá Boleslav academy graduate, hit the post.
A late goal from Singhateh was disallowed for offside, and the match concluded with a red card for Jablonec’s Alégué. After the final whistle, Alégué headbutted Langhamer, resulting in a dismissal from referee Orel while players were shaking hands.
Mladá Boleslav’s defense, which has conceded a league-worst 47 goals this season, remarkably secured their third consecutive clean sheet. They had previously drawn their last two matches without conceding.
The final scoreline read FK Mladá Boleslav 3 – 0 FK Jablonec. Ševčík (47’), Kostka (52’), and an own goal from Sobol (55’) were the goalscorers. The match was officiated by Orel, with Pečenka and Cichra serving as assistant referees, and Všetečka operating the video assistant referee (VAR) system.
Lineups:
FK Mladá Boleslav: Floder – Matoušek, Králik, Hybš – Kostka, Karafiát (76’ Pech), D. Kozel (86’ Donát), Šubert – Ševčík (86’ Lehký), John (64’ Langhamer) – Kabongo (64’ Buryán). Manager: Majer.
FK Jablonec: Mihelak – Cedidla, Tekijaški, Novák – Čanturišvili (72’ Singhateh), Nebyla, Sedláček (56’ Zorvan), Sobol (56’ Polidar) – Alégué, Hollý (56’ Okeke) – Jawo (80’ Chramosta). Manager: L. Kozel.
This defeat represents a setback for Jablonec, who had previously been on a positive run of form. The team will need to regroup quickly and address the defensive vulnerabilities exposed in this match. For Mladá Boleslav, the victory provides a much-needed boost and a platform to build upon as they gaze to climb the league table.
Jablonec’s next challenge is an away match against [next opponent to be confirmed], while Mladá Boleslav will look to continue their improved defensive form in their upcoming fixture. Fans can find the latest updates and standings on the official Czech First League website.
