18.02.2026 09:20
Esenler Erokspor defeated İstanbulspor 4-1, rising to the top of the league with 53 points and a game in hand, ensuring they finish the week ahead of Amedspor.
In the 26th week of the TFF 1st League, Esenler Erokspor, who visited Istanbulspor, left the field with a clear 4-1 victory. With this result, Erokspor reached 53 points, sitting at the top of the table with a game in hand, and guaranteed to finish the week ahead of Amedspor.
GOALS CAME IN QUICK SUCCESSION
In the match played in Esenyurt, the guest team's goals were scored by Recep Niyaz in the 12th minute, Kanga from a penalty in the 31st minute, Catakovic in the 86th minute, and Alper Karaman in the 90+12th minute. Istanbulspor's only goal came from Muhammed Mert in the 26th minute.
ISTANBULSPOR FINISHED WITH 10 MEN
The home team’s Elvin Mendy was sent off with a red card in the 90+4th minute, leaving his team to finish the match with 10 players.
CRITICAL WEEK IN THE TITLE RACE
With this victory, Esenler Erokspor rose to 53 points, taking the lead with a game in hand. It was stated that if Erzurumspor wins against Ankara Keçiörengücü, they will reclaim the leadership. Even if Amedspor wins against Sarıyer, they will finish the week behind Erokspor due to the goal difference.