Referee Named for Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş Derby
Halil Umut Meler will referee the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby in the 4th week of the Süper Lig.
The Turkish Football Federation's Central Referee Committee has announced the officials for the 4th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The highly anticipated derby between Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş will be officiated by Halil Umut Meler.
The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 5, and is regarded as one of the season's marquee fixtures. The appointment of an experienced referee like Meler for this high-profile encounter reflects the significance attached to the derby.
Alongside the derby assignment, the committee also revealed the referees for the rest of the round's matches. Among these, the fixture between Çaykur Rizespor and Corendon Alanyaspor, kicking off at 20:00, will be overseen by Abdullah Buğra Taşkınsoy.
The Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby consistently draws intense interest from football fans across Turkey given the historic rivalry between the two clubs. With the referee appointment now confirmed, anticipation for the encounter has only grown further.
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