Trabzonspor edged out Başakşehir 2-1 at Papara Park in a match that swung decisively in the second half. The sides were level at the break after an entertaining first period, but the hosts came out with real intent after the interval. Mohamed Salah was outstanding throughout, pulling the strings in midfield and creating space for his teammates to attack. Trabzonspor dominated possession and had a clear shot advantage, getting eight efforts on target to Başakşehir's four, and they eventually found the breakthrough to seal the win. It was a deserved victory that reflects the gulf in class between the teams on the day. Başakşehir had their moments but couldn't match the intensity or quality of what Trabzonspor produced, particularly in that crucial second period. The home side controlled the game from start to finish and could have scored more, with corners proving a constant problem for the visitors. Three points secured and a performance that'll give the fans plenty to be pleased about heading into the next fixture.
The Matchup
Trabzonspor beat Başakşehir 2-1 at Papara Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Trabzonspor also had the better share of the ball, holding 53% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 19 attempts from Trabzonspor against 12 from Başakşehir over the course of the game. Başakşehir had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8' | Trabzonspor | Goal — M. Salah | 1-0 | |
| 19' | Başakşehir | Goal — E. Shomurodov | 1-1 | |
| 22' | Başakşehir | Olivier Kemen | 1-1 | |
| 39' | Başakşehir | Bertuğ Yıldırım | 1-1 | |
| 46' | Başakşehir | Substitution — B. Yildirim on, O. Ergun off | 1-1 | |
| 48' | Trabzonspor | Goal — M. Salah (assist: E. Muci) | 2-1 | |
| 58' | Başakşehir | Substitution — A. Fayzullaev on, D. Selke off | 2-1 | |
| 58' | Başakşehir | Substitution — J. Kaluzinski on, I. Brnic off | 2-1 | |
| 61' | Başakşehir | Davie Selke | 2-1 | |
| 70' | Trabzonspor | Substitution — E. Muci on, C. Ozkacar off | 2-1 | |
| 70' | Trabzonspor | Substitution — A. Simsir on, N. Saviolo off | 2-1 | |
| 70' | Başakşehir | Substitution — O. Sahiner on, M. Karbownik off | 2-1 | |
| 79' | Trabzonspor | Mohamed Salah | 2-1 | |
| 79' | Başakşehir | Substitution — A. Skov Olsen on, U. Bozok off | 2-1 | |
| 81' | Trabzonspor | Substitution — R. Malinovskyi on, B. Bouchouari off | 2-1 | |
| 83' | Trabzonspor | Chibuike Nwaiwu | 2-1 | |
| 87' | Trabzonspor | Substitution — P. Onuachu on, O. Tufan off | 2-1 | |
| 89' | Trabzonspor | Stefan Savić | 2-1 | |
| 89' | Başakşehir | Onur Ergün | 2-1 |
Trabzonspor vs Başakşehir Lineups
Looking Ahead
Trabzonspor will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes away at Amed SK, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Amed SK vs Trabzonspor going to play at 31 August 2026 in Süper Lig 2026-27.
Başakşehir, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action at home to Kasımpaşa, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Başakşehir vs Kasımpaşa going to play at 30 August 2026 in Süper Lig 2026-27.