Trabzonspor suffered a 2-1 defeat against Amed Sportif Faaliyetler in the third week of the 2026-27 Süper Lig season. This result leaves the Black Sea Storm with 4 points from their opening three matches, placing them 11th in the league table.
As reported by Hürriyet Spor, Trabzonspor concluded the first segment of the season with this loss. They had drawn 1-1 away to Kasımpaşa in the opening week and secured a 2-1 home victory over Başakşehir in the second. Trabzonspor now trails league leaders Galatasaray by 3 points and has a goal difference of zero, having scored and conceded 4 goals each.
What did the match statistics show?
Trabzonspor dominated possession with 60% compared to Amed's 40%. They also led in corner kicks, taking 5 to their opponent's 2. In passing, they completed 47 passes against Amed's 42. However, this general control did not translate into a positive result.
Head coach Fatih Tekke noted after the match, "They played one of the three matches in the Süper Lig where they took the fewest shots." This assessment was backed by the numbers. Trabzonspor managed only 8 shots in total during the game. This marks the lowest number of shots in a league match under Tekke's management, equaling the 8 shots recorded against Fenerbahçe in September 2025 and Çaykur Rizespor in October 2025.
How did individual players perform?
Mohamed Salah scored Trabzonspor's sole goal. Salah converted 1 of his 3 shot attempts and also created 3 scoring chances for teammates. His pass accuracy in the attacking third was 65%. Ernest Muçi was successful with both of his 2 shots, scoring, and provided the assist for Salah's goal. Muçi completed 1 of his 3 midfield passes and 1 of his 2 long-range pass attempts.
In passing traffic, Chibuike Nwaiwu led the team with 69 successful passes from 79 attempts. Stefan Savic completed 63 passes from 70 attempts, while Melih Kabasakal succeeded with 60 from 63. Savic was also the most effective in ball recoveries with 2. Mustafa Eskihellaç made 7 recoveries and Melih Kabasakal made 6, neither losing possession in these actions. In aerial duels, Paul Onuachu won only 1 of the 5 he contested. As a team, Trabzonspor won 6 aerial duels, with Nwaiwu and Savic each winning 1 of the 3 they participated in.
What is the team's league position and upcoming schedule?
With one win, one draw, and one loss from three matches, Trabzonspor has accumulated 4 points and sits in 11th place in the Süper Lig. Their recent form reads Win, Draw, Loss. The gap to the top is now 3 points. The team's next league fixture is at home against 6th-placed Kocaelispor on December 20, 2026. Fans are hoping for a correction in form before that match. You can follow the current league standings on our standings page.
The local press headlined the defeat to Amed with "Where is this heading?". Trabzonspor supporters hope the team's fluctuating early-season performance will find consistency in the coming weeks. The technical staff will continue working to improve offensive efficiency. You can find the dates and times for all of Trabzonspor's matches this season on our fixtures page. Trabzonspor's next league match is against Kocaelispor on December 20, 2026.
