Antalyaspor President Mustafa Ergün and two senior executives have been referred to the disciplinary board following incidents in the club's latest 1. Lig match. The Turkish Football Federation's Legal Counselate announced on 8 September 2026 that it had provisionally referred president Ergün and executives Serkan Sürer and Ali İzzet Şengel to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) for 'actions contrary to regulations'.
This development comes after Antalyaspor's 2-1 home defeat to Sivasspor at ADO Antalya Stadium on 6 September. The club currently sits 14th in the 1. Lig standings with 6 points from 6 matches, having won just twice. With 9 goals scored and 12 conceded, their goal difference stands at -3. Antalyaspor trails league leaders Batman Petrolspor by 10 points, and their recent form reads LWLLL over the last five games.
How does the referral process work?
According to the TFF Legal Counselate's statement, the referral decision followed a review of referee and observer reports. Alongside 'actions contrary to regulations', incidents of 'rowdy and bad behavior' and 'unauthorized spectator admission' during the Sivasspor match were cited as grounds for the referral. As reported by yenialanya.com, the provisional referral does not constitute a final penalty.
The Disciplinary Board will examine the file, evaluating reports and video footage before reaching a decision. This evaluation could result in sanctions or the case being closed. The club management and those referred are now awaiting the PFDK's final verdict. The process will conclude when the board convenes and announces its decision.
Has the club faced sanctions before?
Yes, Antalyaspor has encountered disciplinary action earlier this season. On 27 August 2026, the club was sanctioned for incidents during the Antalyaspor-Pendikspor match played on 22 August. That match saw issues including blocked electronic ticket cards and restricted spectator access, resulting in a fine for the club.
The new referral means the club faces its second disciplinary investigation within a month. President Mustafa Ergün was elected as Antalyaspor A.Ş. President following the general assembly on 19 June 2026. His vice president Serkan Sürer and management board member Ali İzzet Şengel are part of his team.
What is Antalyaspor's league situation?
The team is navigating a challenging period in the 1. Lig while also dealing with these off-field developments. Antalyaspor has managed only two victories in the first six weeks of the season, conceding 12 goals and revealing defensive issues. Their offensive output of 9 goals also falls below expectations. You can follow the league standings on our updated standings page.
Antalyaspor's next fixture is an away match against Muğlaspor on 6 December 2026. Currently 9th in the table, Muğlaspor presents a significant test for Antalyaspor. The team's full match schedule is available on our fixtures page. Meanwhile, for squad details and player statistics, visit our squad and stats pages.
As the PFDK process continues, Antalyaspor's management is working to improve sporting performance while seeking closure on disciplinary matters. A clarified decision on this case is expected before the team's away fixture at Muğlaspor on 6 December.
