Trendyol Super League Week 4— Results and Talking Points

Matchday 4 of the Turkish Süper Lig wrapped up this past Monday, leading into a one-week FIFA international break (September 1–9). League action will resume with Matchday 5 on September 11, shortly after World Cup qualifiers conclude. This pause gives clubs a needed reset before ramping up both domestic and continental battles.

Week 4 Results – Turkish Süper Lig (29 August – 1 September 2025)

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Date	Time
Göztepe A.Ş.	1-1	Tümosan Konyaspor	29.08.2025	21:30
Kasımpaşa A.Ş.	3–2	Gaziantep Futbol Kulübü A.Ş.	30.08.2025	19:00
Kocaelispor	1-1	Zecorner Kayserispor	30.08.2025	19:00
Hesap.com Antalyaspor	2–0	Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük A.Ş.	30.08.2025	21:30
Galatasaray A.Ş.	3–1	Çaykur Rizespor A.Ş.	30.08.2025	21:30
Rams Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü	0–0	İkas Eyüpspor	31.08.2025	19:00
Gençlerbirliği	1–3	Fenerbahçe A.Ş.	31.08.2025	19:00
Trabzonspor A.Ş.	1–1	Samsunspor A.Ş.	31.08.2025	21:30
Corendon Alanyaspor	2–0	Beşiktaş A.Ş.	31.08.2025	21:30

Marquee Matchups

Galatasaray- Çaykur Rizespor

Absentees

• Galatasaray: The only absence from the usual lineup was Barış Alper Yılmaz.

Context

• Going into the international break, Galatasaray were looking to extend their perfect start and strengthen their position at the top of the table. Fans expected a dominant display following three straight wins.

Key Moments

• 20’: From a set-piece, Gabriel Sara’s delivery was headed in by Davinson Sánchez to make it 1–0.

• 65’: Abdülkerim Bardakcı swung in a cross, finished clinically by Victor Osimhen for 2–0.

• 90+’: Sallai provided a perfect assist for Mauro Icardi, who calmly slotted home for 3–0.

• Rizespor found the net twice, but both goals were ruled out for offside.

• Final score: 3–1, ensuring Galatasaray went into the break with four wins from four.

• Still, supporters felt the team lacked their usual tempo and intensity despite the result, raising concerns about consistency ahead of the Champions League campaign.
  

  

Gençlerbirliği-Fenerbahçe

Context Fenerbahçe traveled to the capital to face Gençlerbirliği, marking their first league outing since parting ways with José Mourinho. With the head coach position vacant, assistant manager Zeki Murat Göle took charge of the team on the sidelines.

Match Flow

• First Half: Fenerbahçe looked sharper and more energetic than in previous weeks, pressing high and creating chances early on. Their attacking momentum paid off quickly:

  • 14’: Pereira (Gençlerbirliği) put the ball into his own net, handing Fenerbahçe the lead.

  • 35’ & 40’: New striker Youssef En-Nesyri scored twice in quick succession, effectively sealing the result before halftime.

• Second Half: Despite their strong attacking play, Fenerbahçe’s defensive lapses were still visible.

  • 64’: Gençlerbirliği pulled one back through Goutas, but Fenerbahçe held firm to close the game 3–1.

Key Performers

• Nene: The new Malian winger excited fans with his speed, dribbling, and overall energy, showing why the club invested heavily in him.

• İrfan Can Kahveci: After being sidelined for much of Mourinho’s tenure, he returned to the pitch with hunger and determination, drawing praise for his work rate and involvement.

• En-Nesyri: His brace underlined his importance as Fenerbahçe’s attacking focal point.

Takeaway This win gave Fenerbahçe their second straight victory and helped ease the turbulence created by Mourinho’s dismissal. Still, defensive organization remains an area needing improvement if the team is to compete for the top spots after the international break.

Corendon Alanyaspor-Beşiktaş Absentees

Beşiktaş entered the match under new head coach Sergen Yalçın, who had only a few days to prepare. There were no major absences in the squad, while new signing El Bilal Touré made his debut. Alanyaspor also fielded a near full-strength side.

Match Summary

Despite 63% possession, 2.43 xG, and covering 120.67 km as a team, Beşiktaş could not convert their dominance into goals. They attempted 15 shots but lacked finishing quality.

• 45+5’ – A mistake from new signing Djalo led to a penalty, which İbrahim Kaya converted.

• 77’ – Former Beşiktaş striker Güven Yalçın doubled the lead.

The Black Eagles showed greater energy and attacking intent compared to recent weeks, suggesting a boost from the managerial change.

Expectations & Outcome

• Positive: More energy and attacking intent; promising signs from El Bilal Touré.

• Negative: Defensive issues remain unresolved, with costly individual errors.

• Result: Beşiktaş head into the international break on a low note, while Alanyaspor celebrated their first victory of the season against one of the league’s giants.
  

  

Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor Absentees Trabzonspor were without Anthony Nwakaeme (hip/thigh injury) and Barisic (ACL). In addition, new signing Christ Inao Oulai was unavailable due to a four-match suspension carried over from his time at Bastia, where he received a straight red card for entering the pitch and intervening against an opponent. FIFA regulations enforce that suspension in Turkey, ruling him out for the opening weeks. Samsunspor had no major absentees reported. Context Trabzonspor entered the match on nine points from three games, while Samsunspor had collected six, setting up an important Black Sea derby. The home side struck first through Paul Onuachu’s powerful header in the 16th minute. Samsunspor pressed late and were eventually rewarded when Marius Mouandilmadji equalized in the 88th minute.

Key Moments & Analysis

• In the 28th minute, a corner led to a header from Logi Tómasson, which seemed destined for goal, but Onuachu made a crucial clearance just in front of the line—not literally off the line, but close enough to prevent a clear scoring chance.

• Trabzonspor’s Felipe Augusto also struck the post in the 36th minute, highlighting the hosts’ threat.

• Samsunspor pushed strongly after the break, with Mouandilmadji forcing multiple saves from Uğurcan Çakır before finally scoring the equalizer.