Çaykur Rizespor and Fenerbahçe Meet in Trendyol Süper Lig
Fenerbahçe faces Çaykur Rizespor away at Çaykur Didi Stadı for the seventh week of the Trendyol Süper Lig season on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 19.00. The match is officiated by referee Ozan Ergün, with assistant referees Furkan Ürün and Mustafa Savranlar.
Entering the seventh week, both teams hold 10 points in the league standings, with Fenerbahçe sitting at +10 goal difference and Çaykur Rizespor at +1. Fenerbahçe aims to maintain its pursuit of the top spot. Çaykur Rizespor, under the management of Recep Uçar, seeks to utilize home advantage after recording three wins, one draw, and two losses in the opening six matches.
The Fenerbahçe squad traveled to Rize via a private plane from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, a journey lasting roughly 1.5 hours. The delegation included President Aziz Yıldırım and members of the Board of Directors.
Marco Asensio returns from injury to score opening goal
Fenerbahçe lines up with Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Ake, Brown, Kante, Guendouzi, Asensio, Kerem, Greenwood, and Muriç.
Fenerbahçe manager İsmail Kartal deployed Marco Asensio after medical staff resolved a recent injury during the international break. Mert Müldür misses the fixture due to injury, while Mert Hakan Yandaş returns to the matchday squad after serving a suspension.
In the 12th minute, Asensio scored the opening goal of the match following a pass from Kerem. Later, in the 42nd minute, Qazım Laçi sent a header wide after a cross from Mithat.
Fenerbahçe holds strong historical record against opponent
Previous fixtures show the most recent encounter in April 2026 ending in a 2-2 draw. Fenerbahçe has avoided defeat in 9 of their last 10 official matches against this opponent since the 2020-2021 season.
Ali Sowe has scored in each of his last three Trendyol Süper Lig appearances against Fenerbahçe, totaling four goals. On the opposing side, Vedat Muriqi enters the match having scored six goals in 325 minutes of league action this season.
In 28 games hosted by Rizespor, Fenerbahçe has won 17 times, while Rizespor has six wins and five matches ended in draws. Fenerbahçe has won its last six league visits to Rize, scoring at least two goals in each, including results of 6-0, 3-1, 5-0, and 5-2.
Rizespor has lost 12 of its last 13 league games against Fenerbahçe. The Rize side last defeated two Istanbul teams consecutively between April and May 2025 against Beşiktaş and Eyüpspor. Fenerbahçe currently averages 19 shots per away game compared to 17.7 at home, one of only two teams in the league with a higher away average alongside Konyaspor.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
Where is the Çaykur Rizespor vs Fenerbahçe match played?
The fixture takes place at Çaykur Didi Stadı in Rize.
Which channel broadcasts the Trendyol Süper Lig match live?
The match starts at 19.00 on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and broadcasts live on beIN Sports 1.
Who are the match officials for the Rize fixture?
Ozan Ergün directs the 90-minute encounter, supported by assistant referees Furkan Ürün and Mustafa Savranlar.
Manager’s Perspective
İsmail Kartal noted that the team prepared well despite 13 or 14 players departing for national duty. Regarding Asensio, Kartal stated, Asensio is a very quality player. He had an injury. During the national break, our doctors eliminated this injury. We played him in a friendly match. He also worked well this week. We gave him the jersey.