Referee Announced for Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe Derby
The Turkish Football Federation has appointed Atilla Karaoğlan as referee for the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby.
The Turkish Football Federation has announced the match officials for week 9 of the Trendyol Süper Lig on its official website. Among the fixtures, the highly anticipated derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe drew the most attention regarding its officiating. That question has now been settled.
According to the Central Referee Committee's appointment, Atilla Karaoğlan will take charge of the derby. Karaoğlan holds a FIFA badge and is considered one of the experienced officials working in Turkish professional football. He will be assisted by Ceyhun Sesigüzel and Süleyman Özay as assistant referees.
The two fierce rivals will meet at RAMS Park as part of the Süper Lig's 9th week. The match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe is scheduled for Monday, 26 October 2026. Kick-off has been set for 21.30.
Ahead of the derby, attention is focused not only on the performances of both teams but also on the refereeing. Karaoğlan's decisions during the match could play a decisive role in how the contest unfolds. As a result, the officiating team will be closely watched by football fans.
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