Fenerbahçe SK defeated Samsunspor 3-2 in a Süper Lig match played on Sunday, 30th August. According to a report by the BBC, this result moved the Istanbul club up to 4th place in the league standings with 6 points.
How did Fenerbahçe perform in the match?
Fenerbahçe dominated possession and created more chances throughout the game. They took 15 total shots, with 7 on target, and managed to score three times despite the opposition goalkeeper making 5 saves. Defensively, they made 21 tackles with a 66.7% success rate. Manager Ismail Kartal's side also won 6 corners and committed 18 fouls. They received only 1 yellow card and made 22 clearances.
Samsunspor, managed by Thorsten Fink, had a less effective outing. They attempted only 6 shots, none of which were on target. They earned just 1 corner and committed 13 fouls. Their defensive effort included 8 tackles with a 37.5% success rate. They received no yellow cards and made 19 clearances.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Fenerbahçe has now won four of its last five Süper Lig matches. This strong run demonstrates their intent for the season. In pre-season friendlies, they drew 1-1 with Olympique Lyonnais, lost 2-1 to Gençlerbirliği, and beat Sturm Graz 1-0. The club's current league standing is 4th place, with 6 points from 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. Their recent form reads Win, Win, Loss.
Samsunspor has won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five league games. This record reflects their mid-table battle. They lost 2-0 to Fenerbahçe in the Super Cup final earlier this year and continue to prove a tough opponent in the league.
What is the history between these two teams?
The two sides have met frequently recently. In their previous Süper Lig encounter on 8th March 2026, Fenerbahçe also beat Samsunspor 3-2. The Turkish Super Cup final on 6th January 2026 saw Fenerbahçe win 2-0. Their league match on 5th October 2025 ended in a 0-0 draw. These results show a competitive balance in this fixture.
The match officials included Referee Yasin Kol and Video Assistant Referee Richard Martens. Assistant referees were Anil Usta and Bahtiyar Birinci, with Yucel Buyuk as the fourth official. Murat Altan served as the Assistant VAR official.
What is Fenerbahçe's current position in the league?
Fenerbahçe currently sits in 4th place in the Süper Lig. With 6 points, they trail leaders Galatasaray by just 1 point. After three games, they have scored 7 goals and conceded 4, giving them a +3 goal difference. The team's next fixture is away against Başakşehir, who are 9th in the table, on 6th December 2026. You can follow the team's current performance and statistics on our stats page. The latest league standings are available on our standings page. For more information on the squad's composition and depth, visit our squad page.
