Süper Lig

Newly promoted Yukatel Denizlispor shutout current champions of the Turkish Super Lig in the opening match of the new season Friday at Denizli Atatürk Stadium.

Galatasaray claimed the driver's seat in the Turkish Super League only three weeks before the end of the season after beating city rival Beşiktaş late May 5.

Turkish Super League leader Başakşehir will take on İzmir's Göztepe on April 26 in the opening game of match week 30 to defend a narrowing gap with its followers.

Spor Toto Super League leader Başakşehir has increased its lead to eight-points after its closest rival Galatasaray was held to a 1-1 draw at Erzurumspor on March 3.

Turkish top-tier Spor Toto Süper Lig giants Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe drew 3-3 in Monday's thrilling derby at Beşiktaş' home, Vodafone Park in Istanbul.

Istanbul's Beşiktaş and Fenerbahce will clash in a Turkish Super League derby on Feb. 24, with both sides having much at stake.

Turkish Super League's third-spot Beşiktaş will pay a crucial visit to Yeni Malatyaspor, its closest follower, on Feb. 15 in a bid to continue its recovery in the second half of the season, mainly with the arrivals of newcomers.

Galatasaray defeated Trabzonspor 3-1 on Feb. 10 in Turkey's Spor Toto Super Lig to cut the deficit with Medipol Başakşehir to six points.

After a series of unexpected results have dismantled Galatasaray, Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe in the first half of the Turkish Spor Toto Super League season, it was Başakşehir who was crowned the winter champion with 35 points. 

Istanbul clubs Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe, struggling in the Turkish league, will seek some comp3ensation when they both play Belgian teams in the Europe League on Nov. 8.