Eyüpspor 1-1 Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe faced newcomers Eyüpspor at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium in the 17th-week opener of the Trendyol Süper Lig, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Yellow-Navy team dropped points for the fifth time this season.

Eyüpspor took the lead in the 26th minute through Ahmed Kutucu, while Fenerbahçe equalized just before halftime with En-Nesyri’s goal in the 45+4 minute. Despite numerous attempts, neither side could find the net again, resulting in a shared point.
Fenerbahçe, experiencing their fifth point loss in the league, raised their tally to 36 points. Eyüpspor, meanwhile, increased theirs to 27 points.
Eyüpspor 1-1 Fenerbahçe
Key Moments:
1′: The match began with Mame Thiam’s kick-off.
5′: Szymanski pressed in the opponent’s half, and the ball landed at En-Nesyri’s feet. The Moroccan player’s shot from outside the penalty area went wide.
11′: Ahmed Kutucu’s cross from the left flank was cleared by Djiku for a corner kick. Eyüpspor took a corner from the left.
13′: Emre Akbaba received a yellow card for a foul on Szymanski.
25′: Tadic’s long cross was met by En-Nesyri’s header, but the ball was saved by Berke Özer.
26′: Eyüpspor took the lead with a goal by Ahmed Kutucu.
Ahmed Kutucu scored his seventh goal of the season, all of which have put his team ahead 1-0. (beIN SPORTS)
44′: Ahmed Kutucu received a yellow card for a foul on İrfan Can.
Five minutes of added time were given at the end of the first half.
45+4′: Fenerbahçe equalized with a goal by En-Nesyri.
Eyüpspor coach Arda Turan received a red card for protesting the decision.
45+5′: Caner Erkin received a yellow card for dissent.
The first half ended.
50′: Ahmed Kutucu’s shot from the edge of the penalty area was saved by İrfan Can Eğribayat.
51′: En-Nesyri went down after a challenge by Berke Özer. The referee initially awarded a penalty, but the decision was overturned due to offside.
54′: Çağlar Söyüncü received a yellow card for elbowing Vezo.
64′: Tadic’s shot hit the post, and Szymanski missed the rebound.
66′: Osayi-Samuel went down, and Fenerbahçe appealed for a penalty. Caner Erkin reacted angrily to Osayi.
68′: Emre Akbaba’s goal was disallowed due to a foul by Halil Akbunar in the build-up.
69′: Eyüpspor substituted Caner Erkin and Halil Akbunar with Ampem and Umut Meraş, while Fenerbahçe replaced Szymanski and İrfan Can Kahveci with Dzeko and Maximin.
72′: Maximin received a yellow card for a foul on Ampem.
73′: Dorukhan Toköz received a yellow card for fouling Edin Dzeko in midfield.
78′: Eyüpspor replaced Dorukhan Toköz and Robin Yalçın with Emre Mor and Tayfur Bingöl.
82′: Fenerbahçe replaced Tadic, Fred, and Osayi-Samuel with İsmail Yüksek, Cengiz Ünder, and Mert Müldür.
84′: Eyüpspor replaced Ahmed Kutucu with Bruno.
88′: Mame Thiam received a yellow card for fouling Çağlar Söyüncü.
88′: Kostic’s cross found Dzeko, whose header was saved by Berke Özer.
Seven minutes of added time were announced.
90+3′: Mame Thiam controlled a through ball from Emre Akbaba, rounded the keeper, but shot wide.
90+4′: Maximin passed to Kostic inside the box, but Kostic’s angled shot was saved by Berke Özer.
90+5′: Mame Thiam set up Bruno, but Bruno’s close-range shot missed the target.
90+8′: En-Nesyri received a yellow card for protesting.
Starting Lineups
ikas Eyüpspor: Berke, Caner, Dos Santos, Melih, Robin Yalçın, Ruben Vezo, Ahmed Kutucu, Dorukhan, Emre Akbaba, Halil Akbunar, Mame Thiam
Fenerbahçe: İrfan Can Eğribayat, Osayi, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, Filip Kostic, Sofyan Amrabat, Fred, Sebastian Szymanski, Dusan Tadic, İrfan Can Kahveci, En-Nesyri
Match Notes
Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho was without Dominik Livakovic, Rodrigo Becao, and Oğuz Aydın, all sidelined due to injuries sustained in the RAMS Başakşehir match. Edin Dzeko started on the bench.
Mourinho deployed İrfan Can Eğribayat, Alexander Djiku, Dusan Tadic, and Youssef En-Nesyri in the starting lineup. The defensive four consisted of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, and Filip Kostic, with Sofyan Amrabat and Fred maintaining their roles in midfield. İrfan Can Kahveci, Sebastian Szymanski, and Dusan Tadic supported striker Youssef En-Nesyri.
Player Highlights
- Irfan Can Eğribayat’s First Start: The experienced goalkeeper made his first official appearance this season, stepping in for Dominik Livakovic.
- Six Absences: In addition to Livakovic, Becao, Oğuz Aydın, and Jayden Oosterwolde, Fenerbahçe missed Mert Hakan Yandaş (not yet fully fit) and Bartuğ Elmaz (technical decision).
- Samet Akaydın Returns: Mourinho reinstated Samet to the squad following fan criticism during the UEFA Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao.
- Tadic Back on the Left Wing: The veteran began in his former role on the left, after being utilized on the right and as a playmaker earlier this season.