Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş face off in 144th derby

Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş are set to face each other in their 144th encounter across all competitions during the 8th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The match is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, at 20:00 at Papara Park, with Cihan Aydın serving as the referee.

Beşiktaş currently sits in 4th place with 15 points, while Trabzonspor follows in 5th with 13 points. Historically, Beşiktaş holds a slight advantage in their 143 previous meetings with 57 wins compared to Trabzonspor's 49, alongside 37 draws. In league play specifically, the teams are nearly even, with Beşiktaş holding 39 victories to Trabzonspor's 38.

Both teams face significant roster challenges. Beşiktaş will be without Orkun Kökçü due to a plantar fascia injury and Milot Rashica due to a thigh strain. Trabzonspor is also dealing with multiple absences, including injuries to Okay Yokuşlu, Ruslan Malinovskyi, and Paul Onuachu, as well as the suspension of Melih Kabasakal.