Fenerbahçe SK is preparing for the Beşiktaş derby in week 4 of the Süper Lig, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the match now confirmed. According to an announcement by the Turkish Football Federation reported by Hürriyet Spor, Polish referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski will be in the VAR seat for tonight's important fixture. The team is 4th in the league with 6 points, having scored 7 goals and conceded 4.
Who is the VAR official for the derby match?
The Turkish Football Federation announced the VAR referee for the derby in an official statement on September 5, 2026. As reported by Hürriyet Spor, Polish official Tomasz Kwiatkowski was appointed to this important role. The main referee for the match will be Halil Umut Meler. Kwiatkowski will work alongside Murat in the AVAR position. This appointment has become part of the technical teams' preparation process ahead of the derby.
Fenerbahçe has two wins and one loss from its three league matches this season. Its form over the last three games is recorded as WWL. According to information on the club's squad page, Jayden Oosterwolde and Marco Asensio will be unavailable due to injuries. The team trails leader Galatasaray by 4 points.
What form is Champions League opponent Roma in?
Fenerbahçe's European opponent AS Roma secured a significant victory in Serie A. According to Sabah Spor, Gasperini's team defeated Atalanta 2-1 at home. Atalanta took the lead in the 47th minute with a goal from Ederson but lost points due to late goals. Roma equalized in the 89th minute through Hermoso.
Soule scored in the 90+3rd minute to secure the win for Roma. With this result, Roma increased its points to 9 and moved to the top of the table on goal difference. The two teams will meet in the Champions League group stage on Thursday, September 10 at 19:45. Fenerbahçe's next league match is away against Başakşehir on December 6.
What did the Beşiktaş manager say about the derby?
Beşiktaş Manager Vincenzo Italiano made ambitious statements ahead of the derby. Speaking to Hürriyet Spor, Italiano used the phrase "We are going to Kadıköy to win." The 48-year-old Italian manager described this match as one of the most serious tests of the season. He advised his players not to drop their intensity for the full 90 minutes.
Italiano said, "Derby matches are always special. We will take to the field accordingly and do our best." The technical director also referenced Beşiktaş's recent performance at Kadıköy, emphasizing that his team has achieved good results there. The Black-Whites have three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six visits to face Fenerbahçe.
Who will be in Beşiktaş's derby squad?
According to Hürriyet Spor's report, Beşiktaş's starting eleven for the derby is largely set. Summer signing Alexander Nübel will guard the goal. Right-back Amir Murillo and left-back Rıdvan Yılmaz will form the full-back positions. The center-back pairing will consist of Emmannuel Agbadou and Tiago Djalo.
In midfield, Salih Özcan, Junior Olaitan, and Orkun Kökçü are Italiano's preferred choices. On the wings, alongside Leandro Trossard, new signing Poku is also expected to get a chance. Up front, Dusan Vlahovic will be Beşiktaş's main goal threat. This squad is ready to challenge Fenerbahçe's league position, which can be seen on the standings page. The match will be broadcast live on Bein Sports 1.
Fenerbahçe will visit 9th-placed Başakşehir in the Süper Lig on December 6, 2026.
