Bursaspor claims Trendyol 1. Lig lead with a six-goal win against Ankara Keçiörengücü
Bursaspor secured a 4-2 victory over Ankara Keçiörengücü at Aktepe Stadium on October 25, 2026, capturing the top spot in the Trendyol 1. Lig standings after 12 matches, according to Son Dakika. The six-goal encounter featured an early own goal, multiple lead changes, and a standout performance from Brazilian midfielder Lincoln Henrique before a late red card. The match started when Bursaspor defender Emirhan Başyiğit inadvertently put the ball into his own net in the 7th minute, giving the home side a 1-0 lead, Hürriyet reported. Bursaspor responded quickly through Amine Boutrah in the 17th minute and Lewis Baker in the 35th minute. Ankara Keçiörengücü drew level just before halftime when Oğuzcan Çalışkan scored in the 43rd minute, sending the teams into the locker rooms tied at 2-2.
Second-Half Surge and Lincoln Henrique’s Decisive Display
Bursaspor maintained pressure after the interval. Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho found the target in the 50th minute to restore the visitors’ advantage at 3-2. Lincoln Henrique extended the lead in the 66th minute with a strike that brought the score to 4-2, according to match records detailed by Hürriyet. Ajansspor noted that Lincoln Henrique dominated the match statistics by contributing one goal and three assists, orchestrating Bursaspor’s primary attacking movements. However, the playmaker’s afternoon ended prematurely when referee Emre Kargın issued a red card in the 87th minute, forcing Bursaspor to finish the match with 10 men. The victory lifts Bursaspor to 28 points from 9 wins through 12 matches, while Ankara Keçiörengücü sustained their second defeat of the campaign.
Kelechi Iheanacho Extends Historic Scoring Run
Kelechi Iheanacho extended his personal scoring streak by finding the net against Ankara Keçiörengücü, marking his 12th league match with a goal, Son Dakika reported. The forward’s performance builds on a scoring sequence in Turkish football history. Match data shows Iheanacho was substituted in the 69th minute for Emir Kaan Gültekin, closing out another productive appearance before Bursaspor managed the final minutes a man down.
Broadcast Details and Match Logistics
Birgun.net reported ahead of kickoff that the fixture began at 19.00 local time on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Aktepe Stadium in Ankara. The match was broadcast live and free-to-air in Turkey on TRT Spor, with pay-TV coverage provided by beIN Sports 2. Match officials included referee Emre Kargın alongside assistants Furkan Ulu and Enes Berk Güçlü.
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