Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10' | Kocaelispor | Mahamadou Susoho | 0-0 | |
| 36' | Kocaelispor | Dan Agyei | 0-0 | |
| 37' | Kocaelispor | Matej Maglica | 0-0 | |
| 39' | Konyaspor | Goal — T. Zoukrou | 1-0 | |
| 41' | Konyaspor | Substitution — U. Yazgili on, A. Masuaku off | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Konyaspor | Substitution — E. Colley on, E. Bardhi off | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Kocaelispor | Substitution — M. Susoho on, U. Yildiz off | 1-0 | |
| 48' | Konyaspor | Enis Bardhi | 1-0 | |
| 60' | Kocaelispor | Substitution — T. Zoukrou on, F. Aye off | 1-0 | |
| 66' | Kocaelispor | Substitution — M. Baku on, M. Altunbas off | 1-0 | |
| 72' | Kocaelispor | Goal — M. Haidara (assist: G. Sousa) | 1-1 | |
| 73' | Konyaspor | Substitution — D. Turuc on, R. Baniya off | 1-1 | |
| 77' | Konyaspor | Substitution — M. Jevtovic on, R. Toth off | 1-1 | |
| 77' | Konyaspor | Substitution — D. Goncalves on, E. Destan off | 1-1 | |
| 86' | Kocaelispor | Goal — M. Altunbas (assist: Show) | 1-2 | |
| 88' | Konyaspor | Rajmund Tóth | 1-2 | |
| 90' | Kocaelispor | Substitution — D. Agyei on, M. Cinan off | 1-2 | |
| 90' | Kocaelispor | Substitution — G. Sousa on, O. Oztonga off | 1-2 |
Konyaspor took the lead going into the break on Saturday and looked set to hold on for a home win, but Kocaelispor had other ideas. The visitors turned things around after half-time to steal it 1-2, despite going in a goal down at the interval. Konya's fans went quiet as their side, so sharp early on, couldn't find a way back once the momentum shifted. Kocaelispor deserved it on the balance of play, dominating the ball for long spells and creating far more of note in front of goal. Konyaspor barely tested the keeper all afternoon, while their opponents kept the pressure on from corners and open play alike. Show was the man who made it all click, pulling the strings in midfield and picking up the Man of the Match award for a display that thoroughly earned the 7.9 rating handed to him. For Konyaspor, a result that stings given how well they started; for Kocaelispor, three points that show real character on the road.
The Matchup
Kocaelispor beat Konyaspor 1-2 at Medas Konya Büyüksehir Belediyesi Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 44% in favour of Konyaspor, Kocaelispor made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 10 attempts from Konyaspor against 15 from Kocaelispor over the course of the game. Konyaspor 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
Konyaspor vs Kocaelispor Lineups
Looking Ahead
Konyaspor have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Başakşehir, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Konyaspor vs Başakşehir going to play at 11 October 2026 in Süper Lig 2026-27.
Kocaelispor, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Beşiktaş, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Beşiktaş vs Kocaelispor going to play at 11 October 2026 in Süper Lig 2026-27.