Trendyol Super League Week 3 – Results and Talking Points

Matchday 3 of the Turkish Süper Lig took place between 22–25 August. After the opening two weeks, five sides (Konyaspor, Galatasaray, Antalyaspor, Samsunspor, and Trabzonspor) were level on six points, and this round promised key clashes with the potential to reshape the table.

Due to European qualifiers, several fixtures were postponed: Konyaspor vs Beşiktaş, Samsunspor vs Kasımpaşa, and Çaykur Rizespor vs Başakşehir will be rescheduled. Even so, the matches that went ahead delivered plenty of drama. Galatasaray extended their winning run, Fenerbahçe finally claimed their first league victory, and Trabzonspor’s showdown with Antalyaspor played a pivotal role in the early standings.

Results – Week 3

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Date	Time
Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük A.Ş.	0-2	Göztepe A.Ş.	22.08.2025	21:30
Gaziantep Futbol Kulübü A.Ş.	2-1	Gençlerbirliği	23.08.2025	21:30
Fenerbahçe A.Ş.	3-1	Kocaelispor	23.08.2025	21:30
Tümosan Konyaspor	-	Beşiktaş A.Ş.	24.08.2025	Postponed
Samsunspor A.Ş.	-	Kasımpaşa A.Ş.	24.08.2025	Postponed
Çaykur Rizespor A.Ş.	-	Rams Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü	24.08.2025	Postponed
Trabzonspor A.Ş.	1-0	Hesap.com Antalyaspor	24.08.2025	19:00
Zecorner Kayserispor	0-4	Galatasaray A.Ş.	24.08.2025	21:30
İkas Eyüpspor	2-1	Corendon Alanyaspor	25.08.2025	19:00

Marquee Matchups Kayserispor vs Galatasaray

Absentees Mario Lemina remained unavailable through injury, while Barış Alper Yılmaz was excluded from the squad amid ongoing transfer controversy. Kayserispor entered the game without notable absentees.

Context The build-up to this fixture was dominated by the Barış Alper saga, as the winger reportedly skipped training sessions following a lucrative offer from Saudi side NEOM. Despite the distraction, Galatasaray arrived in Kayseri with six points from two games and the opportunity to go top of the table. Kayserispor, on the other hand, had collected only one point from their opening fixtures.

Key Moments & Expectation Galatasaray responded emphatically on the pitch, cruising to a 4–0 win. New signing Leroy Sane stole the spotlight with a goal and an assist, while left-back Eren Elmalı – filling in on the left wing – delivered two goal contributions, underlining the squad’s depth even in Barış’s absence. With Osimhen and Icardi both involved, Galatasaray showcased their attacking power and sent a clear message to rivals in the title race.

Fenerbahçe vs Kocaelispor

Absentees Fenerbahçe were without Jayden Oosterwolde, who was suspended following his red card in Week 2. Kocaelispor also had a couple of minor squad absences.

Context After a frustrating 0–0 draw away at Göztepe in Week 2 and another goalless performance against Benfica in the Champions League play-offs, pressure was starting to mount. The team were still chasing their first Süper Lig win of the season, while newly-promoted Kocaelispor arrived with hopes of causing an upset.

Key Moments & Expectation Fenerbahçe responded with authority, delivering a 3–1 home victory to finally collect their first three points in the league. The result relieved some pressure on Jose Mourinho and reassured supporters after a shaky start. Despite absences, the side showed fluid attacking play and took their chances clinically. Kocaelispor, meanwhile, struggled to cope with the tempo, though their effort and fighting spirit were noted.

Trabzonspor vs Antalyaspor Absentees Trabzonspor were without Barisic (ACL injury) and Anthony Nwakaeme, while Cihan Çanak was listed as doubtful. Antalyaspor, on the other hand, had no major absences reported.

Context Both sides came into the clash with a perfect record of two wins from two, sitting among the early leaders on six points. Trabzonspor’s performances had shown flashes of quality but also inconsistency, with Uğurcan Çakır’s saves proving decisive in previous games. Antalyaspor, meanwhile, emerged as one of the surprise packages of the opening weeks, earning praise for their compact defending and efficient use of attacking chances.

Key Moments & Expectation The match lived up to its billing as a key showdown between two early high-fliers. With both clubs looking to preserve their perfect starts, intensity was high, but ultimately Trabzonspor’s quality and home advantage tipped the balance. A narrow 1–0 win underlined Trabzon’s ability to grind out results even when not at their most fluid. Antalyaspor, while resilient, saw their unbeaten streak come to an end, but their competitive edge confirmed they will remain a tricky opponent throughout the season.