29.10.2026 20:00
In the 9th week of the Trendyol Super Lig, chaos broke out on the pitch after the derby in which Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 2-1. In the fight in which Archie Brown and Abdülkerim Bardakcı knocked each other to the ground, both players received red cards. It was stated that the players could face a suspension of up to 10 matches according to the referee's report, while statements came one after another from the parties.
With the final whistle of the derby played between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe at RAMS Park, major tension erupted on the pitch. In incidents involving not only players from both teams but also coaching staffs, physical altercations occurred between players. The red cards issued after the match and possible disciplinary penalties drew attention.
THE DERBY ENDED, THE PITCH DESCENDED INTO CHAOS
After the referee blew the final whistle, an argument broke out between Fenerbahçe's Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Galatasaray's Roland Sallai. Other players and technical staff stepped in to lower the tension that rose when Kerem walked toward Sallai.
However, the tension on the pitch was not limited to this. The argument between Archie Brown and Abdülkerim Bardakcı quickly turned into a physical fight.
ABDÜLKERİM AND BROWN THREW EACH OTHER TO THE GROUND
During the fight between the two players, Brown and Abdülkerim threw each other to the ground. Other players intervened in the tension that continued on the ground and tried to separate the pair.
After the incidents, the referee showed yellow cards to Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Roland Sallai, while punishing Archie Brown and Abdülkerim Bardakcı with red cards.
THEY COULD RECEIVE BANS OF UP TO 10 MATCHES
The disciplinary dimension of the fight after the derby also became a matter of curiosity. The grounds on which Brown and Abdülkerim will be referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) will determine the penalty they may receive.
It is stated that if the two players are referred for an "assault" action, they could face a suspension of between 5 and 10 matches, and if they are referred for a "fight," between 3 and 5 matches. The referee and match delegate reports and the disciplinary board's assessment will be decisive in clarifying the possible penalties.
ABDÜLKERİM: IF YOU WATCH THE VIDEO, YOU WILL SEE
Galatasaray's Abdülkerim Bardakcı made a brief statement after the match about the incidents. The national-team player pointed to footage of the start of the fight, saying, "If you watch the video, you will see who attacked first."
HARSH WORDS FROM ARCHIE BROWN
Fenerbahçe's Archie Brown, meanwhile, reacted to Abdülkerim Bardakcı after the fight by showing the marks on his neck. The English footballer said, "At the end of the match, Abdülkerim grabbed Guendouzi by the hair, and I defended Guendouzi. And he did this to my neck like a woman!" Brown also accused Galatasaray players of pulling hair and scratching.
EYES TURNED TO THE REFEREE'S REPORT
As the repercussions of the fight after the derby continue, the possible penalties the two players will receive are awaited with curiosity. In particular, how the footage of Brown and Abdülkerim throwing each other to the ground will be handled in the disciplinary assessment is important. The referrals to be made after the referee's report and the decision to be given by the PFDK will reveal how many matches the two players will be unable to play.