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Iranian Premier League season scheduling and early results

Overview

The Iranian Football League Organization has begun organizing the 26th season, designating Shahr-e Qods Stadium as a venue for several opening matches for major clubs Esteghlal and Persepolis. Persepolis secured a 4-1 victory against Esteghlal Khuzestan at Shuhada Stadium in Shahr-e Qods during the second week of the league. Goals were scored by Mohammad Khodabandehloo, Ali Alipour, Igor Sergeev, and Pouria Shahabadi, while Payam Niamand scored an own goal for Esteghlal Khuzestan. The match drew scrutiny regarding refereeing decisions, including a VAR review of a challenge involving Majid Eidi and a controversial goal by Esteghlal Khuzestan in the 63rd minute. As the league progresses, Esteghlal is scheduled to face Foolad Khuzestan at the Foolad Shuhada Stadium in Ahvaz on September 6. The club enters the match seeking a fourth consecutive victory. Regarding squad availability, Mehran Ahmadi remains the only player confirmed to be absent due to an ongoing injury, as coaching staff under Sohrab Bakhtiari-Zadeh intend to avoid the risk of playing him before he reaches necessary physical condition. The 107th Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis is scheduled for the fifth week of the season at Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium on Wednesday, August 11. Esteghlal enters the derby in second place with 10 points and remains undefeated, while Persepolis sits in third with 9 points. The Iran Football Federation has appointed Moudoud Bonyadifard as the head official. No players from either club are facing suspensions for this match. In the sixth week, Sepahan, currently in sixth place with seven points, hosted Esteghlal Khuzestan at Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium. Sepahan sought to improve scoring efficiency following losses to Tractor and Esteghlal, while Esteghlal Khuzestan, sitting in seventeenth place with three points, aimed for its first victory of the season.

Entities

Esteghlal Khuzestan · Esteghlal · Persepolis · Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium · tractor

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Esteghlal Khuzestan defeats Tractor 1-0 in Premier League
Esteghlal Khuzestan secured a 1-0 victory over Tractor in the seventh week of the Iranian Premier League, with Aref Rostami's goal confirmed via VAR.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Sepahan faces Esteghlal Khuzestan in critical league match
Sepahan hosts Esteghlal Khuzestan in a vital Iranian Premier League match, with Sepahan seeking to climb the table and Esteghlal Khuzestan fighting to avoid the relegation zone.
12 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Iranian Premier League enters week five with Tehran Derby
The Iranian Premier League enters week five, highlighted by the 107th Tehran Derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis at Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium, alongside key matches for league leaders Tractor.
17 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Esteghlal to face Foolad Khuzestan in Pro League match
Esteghlal faces Foolad Khuzestan in the Persian Gulf Pro League on Friday, with Mehran Ahmadi ruled out due to injury.
23 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Persepolis defeats Esteghlal Khuzestan 4-1 in Iranian Pro League
Persepolis defeated Esteghlal Khuzestan 4-1 in the second week of the Iranian Pro League, amid discussions regarding controversial refereeing decisions.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Esteghlal and Persepolis derby tentatively set for September
The 107th Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis is tentatively scheduled for September 3, 2026, during the fifth week of the Iranian Premier League.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Shahr-e Qods Stadium selected for Esteghlal and Persepolis home matches
Esteghlal and Persepolis will host several early-season Iranian league matches at Shahr-e Qods Stadium, while Esteghlal faces potential absences of key players for their season opener.

Sources

aftabnews.ir · asrtabriz.ir · etemadonline.com · gilkhabar.ir · khabarfoori.com · khouznews.ir · negarmag.com · noandish.com · panama24horas.com.pa · rokna.net · tabnaktehran.ir · vananews.com

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