12.04.2026 16:10
Erzurum FK, under the management of Serkan Özbalta, will have the chance to be promoted to the Super League if they win against Boluspor on Monday, April 13, and if Esenler Erokspor drops points, as they are currently the leaders of the 1st League.
With its consistent performance in the Trendyol 1st League, Erzurumspor FK, which has maintained its leadership four weeks before the end of the regular season, is making significant strides towards the Super League.
ERZURUMSPOR COUNTING DOWN TO THE SUPER LEAGUE
Under the management of head coach Serkan Özbalta, the blue-white team entered the 35th week as leaders with 75 points, coming very close to ending their Super League drought. Previously promoted to the Super League twice under the name Büyükşehir Belediye Erzurumspor, the team was unable to hold on and fell back to the 1st League, now attempting to return to the league they have been longing for for 5 years for the third time.
In the 34th week of the league, Erzurumspor FK won 1-0 against İstanbulspor in an away match, increasing the point difference with their closest rival Amed Sportif Faaliyetler to 4. The Erzurum representative, who secured an important 3 points in a week when their followers lost points, took another step closer to promotion to the upper league.
MAY BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE CHAMPIONSHIP ON MONDAY
With four weeks left in the regular season of Trendyol 1st League, Erzurumspor FK may guarantee promotion to the Super League on Sunday, April 13. In a league where matches affecting the top will be held on Monday, April 13, the Erzurum representative will host Boluspor, and if they win this match and their followers Esenler Erokspor lose points in their away match against Sakaryaspor, they will secure their Super League ticket.
Before the matches on Monday, April 13, Erzurumspor FK is at the top with 75 points, while Amed Sportif Faaliyetler is in second place with 71 points, and Esenler Erokspor is in third place with 67 points.
In the league where the teams finishing in the top 2 directly promote to the Super League, the blue-white team will face Sipay Bodrum FK (A), Özbeyli Bandırmaspor, and Arca Çorum FK (A) in the last 3 weeks.
DEFEATED CLOSE FOLLOWERS AT HOME AND AWAY
Since falling from the Super League on May 11, 2021, Erzurumspor FK has been striving to return to the league, dealing with transfer bans for a long period during this time.
Unable to make the desired reinforcements and struggling with the squad they had for a long time, the blue-white team included 11 new players in their squad, consisting of 7 domestic and 4 foreign players, before the 2025-2026 season after the ban was lifted.
The team, which won 12 consecutive matches starting from the end of last December, saw this series end with a defeat (3-1) against Eminevim Ümraniyespor, scored 38 goals in that 12-match period while conceding only 3 goals.
Transforming Kazım Karabekir Stadium into a "fortress" at home, the Erzurum representative collected critical points with the support of their fans just before the end of the league. Especially defeating their championship rivals Amed Sportif Faaliyetler 2-0 and Alagöz Holding Iğdır FK 2-1, the blue-white team reinforced their strength at home with these victories.
Not only in Erzurum but also away, the team did not give chances to their opponents, managing to turn a critical corner in the Super League race by defeating Esenler Erokspor, who are also competing for the championship, 2-0 in the 32nd week of the league.
Finally, in the 34th week match, Erzurumspor FK managed to defeat İstanbulspor, whom they hosted, 1-0 with a last-minute goal from Sylla, solidifying their leadership in a week when their closest followers lost points.