Trabzonspor–Fenerbahçe Derby (14 February 2026)

The match to be played in February 2026 will form a new chapter in the more than half-century-long rivalry between the Black Sea representative and the Istanbul team. This contest, which directly impacts the league standings, has the potential to determine the course of the title race in the second half of the season.

The fixture scheduled for 14 February 2026 will take place in the 22nd week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The match will kick off at 20:00 at Papara Park in Trabzon. The game will be officiated by referee Halil Umut Meler, with assistant referees İbrahim Çağlar Uyarcan and Bersan Duran. Melih Aldemir will serve as the fourth official.

Entering the league table, Fenerbahçe stands in second place with 49 points, while Trabzonspor is third with 45 points. Fenerbahçe won the match played in Kadıköy during the first half of the season 1-0.

Historical Context of the Rivalry

The rivalry between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe began on 13 February 1974 with a Turkey Cup quarter-final match held at Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium, which ended in a 0-0 draw. As of 2026, the two teams will meet for the 139th time.

A total of 138 matches have been played in the context of this rivalry, including league games, Turkey Cup, Presidential Cup, Prime Minister’s Cup, TSYD Cup, and special fixtures. Fenerbahçe has won 55 of these matches, Trabzonspor 44, and 39 have ended in draws. Fenerbahçe has scored 181 goals overall, while Trabzonspor has scored 157.

In league matches alone, the two teams have faced each other 105 times. Fenerbahçe has won 44 of these, Trabzonspor 27, and 34 have ended in draws. In league goals, Fenerbahçe has scored 145 and Trabzonspor 111.

In a total of 58 official and unofficial matches played in Trabzon, Trabzonspor has won 25, Fenerbahçe 20, and 13 matches ended in draws. In league matches specifically held in Trabzon, the two teams have met 52 times, each winning 20 matches and 12 ending in draws.

The most decisive victories include Fenerbahçe’s 5-1 win in Kadıköy on 5 March 1989 and their 4-0 victory in the abandoned Trabzon match during the 2015-2016 season. Trabzonspor achieved its most decisive wins with a 4-1 victory in Kadıköy on 11 August 1992 and 3-0 wins in Trabzon on 26 December 1976 and 9 March 1991. The highest-scoring match occurred on 6 October 1990, ending 5-3 in favor of Trabzonspor.

Trabzonspor’s Season Performance and Big Match Record

Trabzonspor has accumulated 45 points in the first 21 weeks of the 2025-2026 season. This season, they have played eight matches against Istanbul-based teams, securing five wins, two draws, and one defeat. They have earned 17 points from these matches while losing 7. In these encounters, they have scored 16 goals, averaging two goals per match.

However, their last win against one of the three major rivals was on 4 November 2023, a 3-2 away victory over Fenerbahçe. Since that date, they have failed to win any of the 12 league matches against these rivals, recording three draws and nine defeats. In the last 15 official big matches—including Süper Lig, Turkey Cup, and Süper Cup—they have suffered 12 losses and drawn three.

Trabzonspor continues preparations for their match against Fenerbahçe (AA)

Under Fatih Tekke’s management, seven big matches have been played—five in the league and two in cups—with five defeats and two draws. During this period, Trabzonspor scored five goals but conceded 17. In the two league matches against Fenerbahçe under Tekke’s management, Trabzonspor scored one goal and conceded five.

Trabzonspor’s Offensive Statistics

Trabzonspor has scored 41 goals in 21 league matches. Paul Onuachu has netted 15 goals in 18 appearances, becoming the team’s top scorer. Felipe Augusto has scored nine goals in 20 matches, and Ernest Muçi has also scored nine goals in 18 matches.

The trio of Onuachu, Augusto, and Muçi have collectively scored 33 goals, accounting for 80.48 percent of the team’s total 41 goals. Onuachu has scored four goals in his last three league matches following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Muçi has scored nine goals in his last nine league appearances.

A total of eight players have scored for the team: Zubkov with three goals, Oulai with two, and Savic, Okay Yokuşlu, and Danylo Sikan with one goal each.

Fenerbahçe’s Season Status and Squad Notes

Fenerbahçe enters the match as the only undefeated team in the league, having most recently defeated Gençlerbirliği 3-1. The team stands in second place with 49 points.

Fenerbahçe will travel to Trabzon with only one absentee: the injured Archie Brown. Anthony Musaba and Kerem Aktürkoğlu are nearing the yellow card suspension threshold. The probable starting eleven consists of Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Mert Müldür, Kante, Guendouzi, Musaba, Asensio, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and Talisca.

Talisca has scored 12 league goals this season. Asensio has contributed nine goals and seven assists in 17 appearances. Milan Skriniar has returned to the squad after serving a two-match suspension.

League Table and Title Race Context

Before the match, Trabzonspor has 45 points and Fenerbahçe has 49. The four-point gap determines the direct impact this fixture will have on the standings. If Trabzonspor wins, the gap will narrow to one point; if Fenerbahçe wins, it will widen to seven points. This outcome is seen as decisive in shaping the direction of the title race in the second half of the season.

Match Day and Organization Information

The match was played on Saturday 14 February 2026 at the Papara Park Stadium in Trabzon. The game kicked off at 20:00.

The refereeing team consisted of Halil Umut Meler (central referee), İbrahim Çağlar Uyarcan (first assistant referee), and Bersan Duran (second assistant referee). Melih Aldemir served as the fourth official. The match was broadcast live by the broadcasting organization.

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First Half

In the 5th minute, Fenerbahçe launched an effective attack. After a low cross from the left by Asensio, Skriniar’s shot from inside the six-yard box struck Lovik and was cleared away.

In the 6th minute, Trabzonspor scored the first goal of the match with their first organized offensive move. Nwaiwu played a long pass behind the defense to Muçi, who lifted the ball over goalkeeper Ederson and sent it into the net (1-0).

In the 15th minute, after a pass from İsmail Yüksek, Talisca collected the ball on the right diagonal of the penalty area and fired a shot that went past goalkeeper Onana’s left and found the net, leveling the score (1-1).

In the 28th minute, following a cross from the right by Pina, Onuachu rose well inside the penalty area but headed the ball just wide of the post and out for a corner.

In the 32nd minute, during another attack from the right by Pina, Onuachu’s header in the penalty area was successfully dealt with by goalkeeper Ederson.

In the 34th minute, Fenerbahçe took the lead. İsmail Yüksek won the ball from Pina’s pass and delivered it to Asensio; Kerem Aktürkoğlu received the ball on the left diagonal of the penalty area and shot past goalkeeper Onana’s left into the net (1-2).

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In the 37th minute, Muçi’s free kick struck the defensive wall first, then the post, and went out of play, resulting in a corner.

In the 43rd minute, Trabzonspor equalized again. After a cross from the left by Lovik, Onuachu headed the ball inside the penalty area; the ball bounced off the ground and changed direction, slipping past Ederson’s left into the net (2-2).

The first half ended with the score tied at 2-2.

Second Half

In the 48th minute, Fenerbahçe regained the lead. After a pass from Talisca on the right flank, Kerem Aktürkoğlu received the ball in the left section of the penalty area and laid it off to Asensio, whose low shot went past Onana’s left and into the net (2-3).

In the 66th minute, after a pass from Kante, Asensio fired a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly cleared the crossbar and went out of play.

Paul Onuachu (AA)

In the 68th minute, from a corner kick delivered by Muçi from the right, Umut Nayir’s header inside the penalty area was cleared over the crossbar by goalkeeper Ederson, eliminating the threat.

In the 77th minute, following a cross from the right by Pina, Onuachu’s header in the penalty area went wide of the goal.

In the 85th minute, from another right-sided corner by Muçi, Onuachu’s header inside the penalty area went wide of the goal.

In the 88th minute, from a corner delivered by Muçi from the right, Nwaiwu’s header inside the penalty area was comfortably caught by goalkeeper Ederson.

No further goals were scored in the remaining minutes, and the match ended with a 3-2 victory for Fenerbahçe.

Goals

Marco Asensio (AA)

Trabzonspor’s goals were scored by Ernest Muçi in the 6th minute and Paul Onuachu in the 43rd minute. Fenerbahçe’s goals came from Anderson Talisca in the 15th minute, Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the 34th minute, and Marco Asensio in the 48th minute.

Lineups and Substitutions

Trabzonspor: Onana, Pina (89 min Okay Yokuşlu), Nwaiwu, Batagov, Lovik (75 min Nwakaeme), Oulai (89 min Savic), Folcarelli, Augusto (64 min Umut Nayir), Muçi, Mustafa Eskihellaç, Onuachu.

Fenerbahçe: Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Mert Müldür, Kante (72 min Nene), Guendouzi, İsmail Yüksek (80 min Yiğit Efe Demir), Asensio, Kerem Aktürkoğlu (72 min Musaba), Talisca (62 min Cherif).

Disciplinary Incidents

Fenerbahçe players who received yellow cards: Talisca (36), Guendouzi (43), Mert Müldür (66), Ederson (86), and Semedo (90+3). Trabzonspor players cautioned with yellow cards: Augusto (39), Onana (43), Lovik (45), and Oulai (51).

Match Result and League Standings

The match concluded with a 3-2 victory for Fenerbahçe. With this result, Fenerbahçe increased their points total to 52 and retained their unbeaten status in the league. Trabzonspor remained on 45 points.

Trabzonspor’s unbeaten home record came to an end with this match.