Süper Lig Week 4 Schedule: Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş Meet in a Major Derby
The excitement in the Trendyol Süper Lig returns with the fourth round, which begins on Friday, September 4, and continues through Monday, September 7. The opening fixture will see Başakşehir host league leaders Galatasaray, while the most eagerly anticipated match of the week will take place at Kadıköy, where Fenerbahçe face Beşiktaş.
The new league round is expected to have a direct impact on the early standings. Galatasaray will aim to protect its position at the top against a Başakşehir side looking to use home advantage. Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş will meet in one of Turkish football’s most closely followed derbies.
Başakşehir host Galatasaray in the opening match
The fourth week starts with the Başakşehir-Galatasaray encounter. Galatasaray enters the fixture as the league leader and will want to maintain its strong start to the season. However, Başakşehir will be hoping to slow the visitors’ momentum and collect valuable points in front of its own supporters.
Matches between these two teams have often been decided by small details. Galatasaray’s attacking quality will be tested by Başakşehir’s defensive organisation, while the home side will look for opportunities through quick transitions and set pieces.
All eyes on the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby
The headline fixture of the week will be played at Kadıköy, with Fenerbahçe taking on Beşiktaş. Derby matches traditionally carry greater pressure than ordinary league games, regardless of the teams’ positions in the table. Form, squad depth, individual mistakes and the atmosphere inside the stadium could all play a decisive role.
Fenerbahçe will look to make the most of home advantage and add another important result to its early-season campaign. Beşiktaş, on the other hand, will be determined to leave Kadıköy with points and strengthen its position in the competition. The match is also expected to attract attention because of the intense rivalry between the two clubs.
Tactical discipline may prove particularly important in the derby. Both sides will need to manage the emotional pressure, avoid unnecessary cards and remain focused during decisive moments. An early goal could completely change the rhythm of the game.
Sunday brings four matches
The Sunday programme will feature four fixtures. Kasımpaşa will face Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, while Çorum FK will meet Eyüpspor. Later in the day, Kocaelispor will play Samsunspor and Trabzonspor will host Gençlerbirliği.
Trabzonspor will be looking to use its home fixture to gain momentum, although Gençlerbirliği will arrive with the aim of making the match difficult for the hosts. The Kocaelispor-Samsunspor clash could also be an evenly balanced contest, with both teams expected to fight for control in midfield.
The earlier games may be just as important for the standings. Teams that have made inconsistent starts will see the fourth round as an opportunity to recover, while those near the top will try to avoid dropping points against opponents considered capable of causing surprises.
The round concludes on Monday
The fourth week will end with two simultaneous matches at 20.00. Göztepe will welcome Gaziantep FK, while Çaykur Rizespor will take on Corendon Alanyaspor.
Both encounters could have a significant effect on the middle and lower sections of the table. Göztepe and Gaziantep FK are expected to approach their meeting with a cautious but competitive strategy. In the other match, Çaykur Rizespor and Alanyaspor will seek to finish the round with a positive result and improve their league positions.
Süper Lig fourth-week fixture list
Friday, September 4
– 20.00 – Başakşehir vs Galatasaray
Saturday, September 5
– 17.00 – Erzurumspor FK vs Konyaspor
– 20.00 – Fenerbahçe vs Beşiktaş
Sunday, September 6
– 17.00 – Kasımpaşa vs Amed Sportif Faaliyetler
– 17.00 – Çorum FK vs Eyüpspor
– 20.00 – Kocaelispor vs Samsunspor
– 20.00 – Trabzonspor vs Gençlerbirliği
Monday, September 7
– 20.00 – Göztepe vs Gaziantep FK
– 20.00 – Çaykur Rizespor vs Corendon Alanyaspor
Why Week 4 matters
The fourth round is an important early checkpoint for every club. Although the season is still at an early stage, consecutive wins can create a significant psychological advantage, while another defeat may increase pressure on teams struggling to find consistency.
For the leading clubs, the priority will be to avoid unnecessary points losses. For teams in the middle of the table, the weekend offers a chance to move closer to the European places. Clubs at the bottom will be focused on securing their first victories or stabilising their campaigns.
The derby between Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş is likely to dominate attention, but the entire schedule includes matches with major consequences. The opening clash involving Galatasaray, the Sunday fixtures and the Monday double-header could all reshape the standings before the fifth week begins.