Antalyaspor secured three points with a 1-0 away victory against Bandırmaspor in the Trendyol 1. Lig. According to a report by Akdeniz Gerçek, the only goal of the match came from Pedrinho in just the 5th minute.
The match was played at the Bandırma 17 Eylül Stadium in Balıkesir and broadcast live on TRT Spor. Burak Olcar was the referee, assisted by VAR Gürcan Hasova and AVAR Cihan Aydın. This win provided Antalyaspor with some relief despite their poor league form. The team currently sits in 17th place with 3 points from 1 win and 3 losses. Having scored 7 goals but conceded 10 this season, their goal difference stands at -3. They trail league leaders Batman Petrolspor by 7 points. Antalyaspor's next fixture is an away match against 11th-placed Muğlaspor on December 6, 2026. You can check the team's upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
How did the match unfold?
Antalyaspor started the match strongly and took an early lead before the 5th minute had passed. The goal from Pedrinho gave the team an early advantage. With no further goals in the first half, Antalyaspor went into the break leading 1-0. The dynamics of the game shifted in the second half. Bandırmaspor's Enes Aydın received a second yellow card in the 56th minute, resulting in a red card and reducing the home side to 10 men. This gave Antalyaspor the opportunity to control the game. Bandırmaspor's difficult situation worsened when Yusuf Kocatürk was also shown a red card in the 79th minute, forcing his team to play with only 9 players. Antalyaspor failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage with more goals but successfully protected their lead.
What were the starting lineups?
Antalyaspor's manager placed Julian Cuesta in goal. The defensive line consisted of Samet Karakoç, Bünyamin Balcı, Ahmet Sağat, and Francis Nzaba. The midfield featured Soner Dikmen, Sander van de Streek, Erdoğan Yeşilyurt, and Hasan Yakup İçin, while the attack was led by Pedrinho and Ensar Buğra Tıvıs. You can follow the current status of these players on our squad page. For Bandırmaspor, the goalkeeper was Akın Alkan. The defense included Ali Ülgen, Lucas Lima, and Yusuf Kocatürk. The midfield was formed by Tosin Kehinde, Kerem Dönertaş, Dean Lico, and Dame Bamba Seck, with Gianni Bruno and Muhammed Gümüşkaya leading the attack.
What does this result mean for Antalyaspor?
This victory marks Antalyaspor's first three points of the season and provides a significant morale boost. The team secured its first league win after a series of unfavorable results in previous weeks. However, the overall picture remains far from ideal. As visible on our standings page, the team in 17th place needs to climb the table. Pedrinho's early goal allowed Antalyaspor to manage the game comfortably. The two red cards shown to the opponent further solidified Antalyaspor's advantage. Settling for just one goal indicates that issues with offensive efficiency still need to be addressed. The team will prepare for the match against Muğlaspor on December 6th with the confidence gained from this win.
