Fenerbahçe SK secured their third consecutive victory by defeating Samsunspor 2-0 in Süper Lig week 3. Goals from Vedat Muriqi and Oğuz Aydın earned the three points, lifting the club to 6 points and third place in the standings.
As reported by Hürriyet Spor, this win came just four days after a crucial 2-1 away victory against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg, which sealed their place in the group stage. The team currently has a record of 7 goals scored and 4 conceded, giving them a +3 goal difference, and they trail league leaders Galatasaray by just one point. This position can also be seen on our standings page.
What form is Vedat Muriqi in?
Kosovan striker Vedat Muriqi has been a central figure in this successful run. After scoring his first goal of the season against Konyaspor the previous week at Kadıköy, Muriqi also found the net against Lyon. His goal against Samsunspor means he has scored in three consecutive official matches. This contribution has been directly linked to the team's three recent wins.
What is Fenerbahçe's recent record against Samsunspor?
Fenerbahçe SK has remained unbeaten in the last nine encounters against Samsunspor. The yellow-navy blues have five wins and four draws in those nine matches. Since Samsunspor's return to the Süper Lig in the 2023-2024 season after 11 years, the four league meetings have resulted in two wins and two draws for Fenerbahçe. Furthermore, Fenerbahçe has won all three matches played against them in 2026. These nine fixtures include seven league matches, one Turkish Cup match, and one Super Cup match.
What is the team's overall situation and next fixture?
Fenerbahçe SK has two wins and one loss from their three league games, with a recent form of WWL. However, the squad is currently dealing with absences, as players like Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Marco Asensio, Talisca, and Çağlar Söyüncü are sidelined. The current injury status can be followed on our injuries page.
The next league challenge is an away match against 7th-placed Başakşehir on December 6, 2026. Reviewing the upcoming schedule on our fixtures page will be useful ahead of this tough away game. This winning streak sends positive signals about squad depth and team spirit, especially with key players injured. Buoyed by the morale of qualifying for the Champions League groups, they will continue their campaign in the league.
