Trabzonspor Defeats Fatih Karagümrük 3-1 in Turkish Super Lig

Trabzonspor claimed a decisive 3-1 victory over Fatih Karagümrük in the 24th week of the Turkish Super Lig, solidifying their position in the league standings. The match, held at Akyazı Stadium in Trabzon on February 27, 2026, saw goals from Paul Onuachu and a brace from Chibuike Nwaiwu, while Daniele Verde scored for Fatih Karagümrük.

Match Highlights

The home side drew first blood in the 20th minute when Paul Onuachu found the back of the net, assisted by Ozan Tufan. However, Fatih Karagümrük responded swiftly, leveling the score in the 28th minute with a goal from Daniele Verde.

Trabzonspor regained the lead just before halftime, with Chibuike Nwaiwu scoring in the 47th minute. Nwaiwu then extended Trabzonspor’s advantage further, netting his second goal of the match in the 50th minute, effectively sealing the victory for the hosts.

Standings and Implications

With this win, Trabzonspor moved to 51 points, maintaining their third-place position in the Super Lig table. Sofascore reports that Fatih Karagümrük remains at the bottom of the league with 13 points, still searching for their first away win since the 3rd week of the season.

Key Statistics

According to ESPN, Trabzonspor dominated possession with 63.2% of the ball, and had 6 shots on goal compared to Karagümrük’s 4. The match also saw a yellow card issued to Ozan Tufan (Trabzonspor) and Anil Yigit Cinar (Fatih Karagümrük).

Lineups

Trabzonspor: Onana, Ozan, Nwaiwu, Savic, Batagov, Oulai, Bouchouari, Augusto, Muçi, Mustafa, Onuachu.

Fatih Karagümrük: Grbic, Esgaio, Biraschi, Lichnovsky, Mladenovic, Kranevitter, Bartuğ, Verde, Serginho, Babicka, Larsson.

Looking Ahead

Fatih Tekke’s Fatih Karagümrük will travel to Kayserispor for their next league match, while Trabzonspor will host Gaziantep FK. Both teams will be looking to build on their recent performances as the Super Lig season progresses.