Antalyaspor learn Turkish Cup opponent and date for third round

Antalyaspor will travel to face Kars 36 Spor in the Ziraat Turkish Cup third round on October 28, as per the schedule announced by the TFF.

Antalyaspor's opponent and date for the Ziraat Turkish Cup have been confirmed. According to the schedule announced by the Turkish Football Federation on October 14, the club will play its third-round match away against Kars 36 Spor on Wednesday, October 28, at 13:30.

The draw took place on October 9 at the Riva Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities. Antalyaspor President Hasan Yavaşlar stated, "According to the draw, Antalyaspor was paired with Kars 36 Spor Club. The match will be played in Kars." Kars 36 Spor advanced to this stage by defeating Fatsa Belediyespor 1-0 in the previous round.

Antalyaspor will begin its cup journey following a busy schedule in the 1. Lig. The team currently sits 8th in the league with 15 points from 10 matches. After a 4-0 defeat to Kayserispor in their last outing, the team will play a league match away to İstanbulspor on October 18 before the cup tie.

Last season in the Turkish Cup, Antalyaspor advanced by beating Bursaspor 3-0 in the third round and Silifke Belediyespor 1-0 in the fourth round. A similar performance is targeted this year. Opponents Kars 36 Spor compete in the 2. Lig and pose a significant cup challenge.

Antalyaspor is focused on strengthening its league position against İstanbulspor before embarking on its cup campaign.