Fatih Karagümrük pulled off a major upset on March 13, 2026, defeating Fenerbahçe 2-0 at Atatürk Olympic Stadium in the 26th round of Turkey's Trendyol Süper Lig. The match result was Fatih Karagümrük 2-0 Fenerbahçe, ending Fenerbahçe's impressive unbeaten run in league play.
Fenerbahçe arrived with 57 points in 25 rounds, boasting 16 wins and 9 draws with no defeats, sitting second in the standings and just four points behind the leaders. Karagümrük, by contrast, were fighting for survival in 18th place with just 14 points. The victory gives the hosts a much-needed boost in their battle to avoid relegation, while Fenerbahçe now face questions about their title credentials.
Fenerbahçe fielded a depleted squad with multiple absences. The club revealed that Asensio and Nene were in the squad but couldn't start in the 11 because they'd been making sacrifices to play for 2-3 weeks, but their pain had increased. Beyond these two, suspended goalkeeper Ederson was replaced by Mert Günok, with additional absences including Edson Alvarez, Nelson Semedo, Anderson Talisca, Çağlar Söyüncü, Archie Brown, İsmail Yüksek, Milan Skriniar and Mert Hakan Yandaş. Despite the injuries, Fenerbahçe brought on fresh legs in the second half, but couldn't find their way back into the match.
The loss marks a crucial turning point in the Super Lig title race. Fenerbahçe's unbeaten streak had been a defining feature of their season, but this upset shows just how unpredictable Turkish football can be. They'll hope to bounce back quickly and continue their push for the championship.