# Trabzonspor and Gençlerbirliği football rivalry

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trabzonspor-and-genlerbirlii-football-rivalry
> Updated: 2026-09-07T07:09:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

Trabzonspor and Gençlerbirliği prepared for their 75th historical meeting in the Trendyol Süper Lig. Prior to the match, statistical data indicated a significant historical advantage for Trabzonspor, despite Gençlerbirliği having won both league encounters during the previous season.

In the subsequent match, Trabzonspor achieved a 5-0 victory, marking their largest margin of victory in 55 weeks. The game served as the debut for interim technical director Hüseyin Çimşir, who replaced Fatih Tekke. While the team demonstrated improved speed and accuracy, concerns arose regarding striker Paul Onuachu, who had to leave the match due to injury.

In the fourth week of the Süper Lig, the 5-0 win against Gençlerbirliği saw Paul Onuachu contribute two goals to end an eight-match goal drought, while Mohamed Salah provided one goal and one assist. The team recorded 13 accurate shots, a high performance level not seen since the 2014-15 season. Additionally, Trabzonspor scored three goals within the first 22 minutes, a feat not accomplished in a Süper Lig match since April 1997.

This victory represents Trabzonspor’s largest margin of victory against Gençlerbirliği in the Süper Lig since May 1994 and brings the team’s total points for the season to seven. Mohamed Salah’s performance was statistically notable, as he became the first foreign player in Trabzonspor history to reach four goals in his first three starts. The win also marked the club’s first clean sheet in a league match since March 2026. However, the match drew scrutiny regarding officiating, specifically concerning a penalty awarded only after VAR intervention and criticisms regarding the referee’s consistency and disciplinary management.

Following the dominant performance, Trabzonspor management expressed support for Çimşir. Reports indicate the club is looking to bolster the technical staff by bringing in Ergin Keleş as an assistant coach.

## Claims

- Trabzonspor defeated Gençlerbirliği 5-0 in a Süper Lig match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The victory was the first match under the management of Hüseyin Çimşir following the departure of Fatih Tekke. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Paul Onuachu scored two goals, while Mohamed Salah contributed one goal and one assist. (single source)
- The team recorded 13 shots on target, matching their highest single-match total since the 2014-15 season according to Opta data. (single source)
- Trabzonspor scored three goals within the first 22 minutes of the match. (single source)
- This was Trabzonspor's largest margin of victory in 55 weeks. (single source)
- The 5-0 win was the largest Süper Lig victory against Gençlerbirliği since May 1994. (single source)
- The team achieved a highest expected goals (xG) value of 3.2 for a single league match this season. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Trabzonspor dominates Gençlerbirliği 5-0 in Süper Lig victory

Trabzonspor defeated Gençlerbirliği 5-0 in the Süper Lig, while Göztepe faces disciplinary action following a goalkeeper's social media outburst after a 4-2 loss to Gaziantep FK.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-defeats-genlerbirlii-5-0-in-sper-lig

### 2026-09-05: Trabzonspor and Gençlerbirliği prepare for 75th historical meeting

Trabzonspor and Gençlerbirliği prepare for their 75th historical meeting, with Trabzonspor holding a significant statistical lead in past league encounters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-and-genlerbirlii-prepare-for-75th-historical-meeting

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