Antalyaspor to host Vanspor FK in historic first-ever meeting

Antalyaspor will host Vanspor FK on Sunday in the first official match between the two clubs, aiming for a second consecutive win to improve their 12th-place standing.

Antalyaspor will make history this Sunday by facing Vanspor FK for the first time in an official match. The 1. Lig Week 8 fixture kicks off at 20:00 at ADO Antalya Stadium, with the hosts aiming for a second straight win to climb from 12th place.

MATCH DETAILS

Mustafa Hakan Belder from Karabük Üst Klasman will referee the game, assisted by Sabri Öğe and Demirhan Demir, with Muhammet Alperen Demir as the fourth official. Antalyaspor's form has been inconsistent, with three wins and four losses in their last seven league matches, leaving them on 9 points. Their recent five-game run reads WLWLL, with the latest victory a 2-1 away win against Ümraniyespor last week, sealed by a Güray Vural brace in the 73rd and 93rd minutes.

OPPONENT VANSFOR FK'S SITUATION

Visitors Vanspor FK have had a tough start to the season, recording one win, three draws, and three losses in seven matches. Their situation worsened after the Turkish Football Federation Club Licensing Board deducted two points from them for failing to complete deficiencies within the given timeframe in the 2026-2027 National Club Licensing System review. Their objection to the penalty was rejected. Previously 16th with 6 points, they now sit 17th with 4 points. They drew 1-1 at home against Ankara Keçiörengücü in their last outing.

TICKET INFORMATION

The club management has put tickets on sale via the Passo website, Passo Mobile app, and stadium box offices. West Lower C-D-E block tickets are priced at 700 TL, West Lower A-B-F-G blocks at 550 TL, and East Lower A-B-F-G blocks at 300 TL. Away stand tickets start from 375 TL. Sales for the goalstand tribunes are closed. Women supporters and children under 12 can attend the match for free. Free tickets are available only at stadium box offices and loaded onto Passolig cards, and are non-transferable. Additionally, fans sanctioned in the East Stand D Block following a decision by the Professional Football Disciplinary Committee after the Sivasspor match will not be permitted to attend.

Antalyaspor's manager and squad have completed their preparations for this significant encounter. Sitting 7 points behind leaders Kayserispor, Antalyaspor needs to show more consistent performance for the remainder of the season. The team's full match schedule and fixtures are available on our fixtures page. Sunday night's historic meeting will mark the beginning of a new rivalry between the two clubs.