Trabzonspor marked the beginning of the Hüseyin Çimşir era with a commanding 5-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği in the Süper Lig. According to Sabah Spor, this result gave the Black Sea Storm their biggest league win in 55 weeks, lifting them to seven points and fourth place in the standings.
What records did Trabzonspor break with the Gençlerbirliği win?
Data compiled by Sabah Spor shows Trabzonspor's 5-0 triumph set several notable statistical milestones. The team scored three goals in the first 22 minutes of a Süper Lig match for the first time since April 1997. It was also their biggest league win against Gençlerbirliği since a 6-0 victory in May 1994.
Trabzonspor registered 13 shots on target, matching their highest single-game tally in the Süper Lig since Opta began detailed data collection in the 2014-15 season. The team also posted a match-high 3.2 expected goals (xG) value for the season so far. Keeping a clean sheet, they won a league match without conceding for the first time since March 2026.
How did Mohamed Salah and other players perform?
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah scored his fourth goal in his first three league starts for Trabzonspor, becoming the first foreign player to do so for the club since the 2000-01 season. Against Gençlerbirliği, Salah scored once and provided an assist, marking the first time he had both scored and assisted in a league match since February 2025. Sabah Spor noted he "was the leader in this area of the match," also touching the ball 12 times in the opponent's penalty area.
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu converted both of his shots into goals. Aral Şimşir provided one assist and created five shot-ending passes, succeeding with four of his six dribble attempts. Stefan Savic completed 52 of his 55 pass attempts, emerging as the match's most accurate passer.
How did the Hüseyin Çimşir era begin?
Taking over after manager Fatih Tekke's departure, Hüseyin Çimşir led Trabzonspor to a emphatic win in his first match in charge. Çimşir had also begun his first spell at the club with a big win, a 6-0 victory over Kasımpaşa in week 18 of the 2019-20 season. Sabah Spor reported that the biggest win during Fatih Tekke's 48 league games in charge was 4-0.
With this victory, Trabzonspor repeated their biggest league win in 602 days, since a 5-0 win over Antalyaspor on 12 January 2025 under manager Şenol Güneş. Çimşir's next test in his new tenure will be a home match against third-placed Kocaelispor on 20 December 2026, as listed on the club's fixtures schedule.
What is Trabzonspor's overall league situation?
Following this five-goal victory, Trabzonspor strengthened their overall position in the Süper Lig. With two wins, one draw, and one loss from four matches, the team sits fourth with seven points. They have scored nine goals and conceded four this season for a +5 goal difference. They trail leaders Galatasaray by three points. The form of players within the squad roster provides promising signs for the weeks ahead.
