Antalyaspor secured their second win of the season with a 1-0 away victory over Bandırmaspor in the Trendyol 1. Lig. Manager Bülent Korkmaz, speaking to Mynet, addressed the team's recent poor run of form.
The club currently sits 13th in the league table with 6 points from 5 matches. Having scored 8 goals and conceded 10 for a -2 goal difference, Antalyaspor trails leaders Batman Petrolspor by 7 points. Their next fixture is an away match against Muğlaspor on December 6th. The team's recent form reads win, loss, loss, loss, win.
How did Antalyaspor win against Bandırmaspor?
According to haberege.com.tr, the match played on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Bandırma 17 Eylül Stadium was decided by a Soner Dikmen goal in the 5th minute. This early strike allowed Antalyaspor to take control of the game. Bandırmaspor tried to apply pressure after going behind but found Antalyaspor's defense resilient, and the scoreline held.
As per the match report from yndilkhaber.com, this result marked Bandırmaspor's first defeat of the season. For Antalyaspor, it was a sign of recovery following a 2-1 loss to Sarıyer on August 28th. The referee was Burak Olcar and the match was broadcast live on TRT Spor. This win keeps Antalyaspor's hopes of climbing the standings alive.
What did manager Bülent Korkmaz say?
In comments reported by Mynet, Antalyaspor manager Bülent Korkmaz spoke after the Pendikspor match. Korkmaz stated, "When you make this many individual mistakes in three matches, there is no coming back." He added, "Sometimes you hit rock bottom, we hit that bottom. From now on, there will be an upward trend."
These remarks came after the team conceded eight goals and suffered two defeats in their last three league games. Korkmaz's statement acknowledges the difficulties while also pointing to a potential turning point. The manager will hope the Bandırmaspor victory is the start of that recovery. The team's current form and player data can be followed on the stats page.
When is the Sivasspor match and how are they preparing?
According to a report by Büyük Sivas Haber on September 4th, Antalyaspor's next league match is at home against Sivasspor this Sunday. The two sides will meet for the seventh time in the 1. Lig. In the previous six encounters, Sivasspor has won three, Antalyaspor two, with one draw. A total of 14 goals have been scored between them.
The match kicks off at 8:00 PM on Sunday, September 6th, with Kaan Kara as the referee. Sivasspor is yet to win a match this season and will be seeking their first three points, making this a potentially tricky fixture that requires extra focus from Antalyaspor. The full match schedule is available on the fixtures page.
What is Antalyaspor's overall league outlook?
After five weeks, Antalyaspor's performance has been inconsistent. They started the season with an away win like the one against Bandırmaspor but then suffered two home defeats. This inconsistency has left them mid-table with six points.
The team's attack has shown reasonable efficiency, scoring eight goals in five matches. However, the defense has been leaky, conceding ten. The technical staff managed to keep a clean sheet against Bandırmaspor. The upcoming away game at Muğlaspor will be another test for maintaining that defensive discipline. Antalyaspor visits 10th-placed Muğlaspor on December 6th.
