Süper Lig

Başakşehir climbs atop Turkish league table

Başakşehir maintained its perfect record in league play and replaced Galatasaray atop the Spor Toto Super League standings after Sept. 10's games.

Galatasaray was held to a 1-1 draw in Kayseri and slipped to third place, while the new leader enjoyed a 3-1 home victory against Kasımpaşa. 

Beşiktaş beat 10-man Karabükspor 3-1 at home to climb to the second spot.

Turkish federation orders five-game ban for violence against Amedspor

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has ordered Ankaragücü to play five games without spectators following an attack by the club's managers and VIP guests on Amedspor officials last week as a legal investigation into the violence continues.

Third-tier Ankaragücü was fined 25,000 Turkish Liras, while the attackers were also barred from entering the stadium for 90 days.

Under-pressure Be?ikta? hosts Kayseri

Turkish Super League leader Be?ikta? will take on Kayserispor on April 30 at its new home with the hopes of avoiding any more slip-ups in the title run-in.

The Istanbul side is feeling the heat from rival Fenerbahçe after last week's draw with Aknisar Belediyespor, which it only achieved thanks to a last-minute goal by Cenk Tosun on April 23.

Fenerbahçe beats sole rival, reclaims top spot

Fenerbahçe reclaimed top spot in Turkey's Spor Toto Super Lig on Feb. 29 after a 2-0 home victory over city rivals Be?ikta? at the ?ükrü Saraço?lu Stadium, moving two points ahead of the Black and Whites.

Winger Volkan ?en scored the first goal of the game just three minutes in. 

The home side dominated the first half but both sides failed to score another goal.

Be?ikta? top league standings in winter break

Be?ikta? was crowned the winter champion in the Turkish Super League as the first half of the title race concluded over the weekend, with city rival Galatasaray struggling to stay in the race.

The Black Eagles beat Torku Konyaspor 4-0 at home with all goals coming in the second half on Dec. 27, while a dismal Galatasaray was held to a 1-1 draw at Kayserispor.

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