# Iranian Premier League season scheduling and early results > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-premier-league-season-scheduling > Updated: 2026-09-10T17:31:54.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 7. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esteghlal-khuzestan-defeats-tractor-1-0-in-premier-league ### 2026-09-05: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sepahan-faces-esteghlal-khuzestan-in-critical-league-match ### 2026-08-31: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-premier-league-enters-week-five-with-tehran-derby-in-isfahan ### 2026-08-26: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esteghlal-to-face-foolad-khuzestan-in-pro-league-match ### 2026-08-19: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persepolis-defeats-esteghlal-khuzestan-4-1-in-iranian-pro-league ### 2026-08-08: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esteghlal-and-persepolis-derby-tentatively-set-for-september ### 2026-08-08: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shahr-e-qods-stadium-selected-for-esteghlal-and-persepolis-home-matches --- Cite as: Iranian Premier League season scheduling and early results. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-premier-league-season-scheduling