Overview
- The Russian Premier League Round 18 match will now start 15 minutes later than the original 16:30 MSK slot.
- Kickoff at Spartak's home stadium is scheduled for Saturday at 16:45 MSK.
- The timing update was posted by Spartak and Dynamo on their official Telegram channels and relayed by RIA Novosti.
- No explanation for the rescheduling was given by either club.
- Spartak is sixth on 28 points and Dynamo is tenth on 20, and this derby is the final match for both before the winter break.