September 19, 2026 Football Agenda: Derby, Europa League, Chelsea

As the weekend begins, the football agenda is split between the big date in Trabzon and results arriving from Europe. Here are the key developments of the past four days.

Trabzonspor vs Galatasaray: All eyes on Papara Park

The biggest match of Week 6 in the Trendyol Süper Lig kicks off tonight at 20:00 at Papara Park. Batuhan Kolak will referee, assisted by İbrahim Çağlar Uyarcan and Candaş Elbil, with Gürcan Hasova as fourth official.

The main talking point on the Galatasaray side is absences. According to the club's announcement, Mario Lemina, Wilfried Singo, Victor Osimhen and Kaan Ayhan are not part of the squad travelling to Trabzon. Osimhen and Lemina both suffered adductor injuries in last week's match against Başakşehir. Okan Buruk is therefore expected to hand young striker Deniz Gül a chance up front. Rafael Leao's place on the wing looks secure, while Leroy Sane and Barış Alper Yılmaz are reportedly competing for the other flank. Buruk is said to be planning an intense high press to disrupt Trabzonspor's fast transition play.

The hosts, meanwhile, go into this first big test under their new head coach hoping to stop league leaders Galatasaray in front of their own crowd.

Kasımpaşa and Konyaspor share the points

In the opening match of the week, Kasımpaşa and TÜMOSAN Konyaspor drew 0-0. The result lifted Kasımpaşa to 10 points and fourth place, while Konyaspor remain 13th with 4 points. For Konyaspor, it was another night when their poor run of form could not be broken.

Beşiktaş start the Europa League with a big win

In the first round of the UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş beat Marseille 4-1 to open the campaign in strong fashion. The Black Eagles scored first in the 15th minute, the visitors levelled in the 30th, and the first half ended 1-1. Goals in the 56th, 59th and 81st minutes settled it after the break. After matchday one, Beşiktaş sit fourth in the table on goal difference. Elsewhere, Juventus won 5-0 against NEC Nijmegen and Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0. Beşiktaş's next task is a league trip to Amed Sportif Faaliyetler on Sunday.

Mert Müldür blow for Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe's experienced right-back Mert Müldür took a knock to the knee in training. An MRI at Ataşehir Medicana Hospital confirmed a meniscus tear, and treatment has begun. He is expected to be out for four to six weeks. The yellow-navy side host Eyüpspor on Sunday, and Müldür will miss that match as well as the demanding fixtures ahead. The coaching staff will need to rethink its right-back options.

Chelsea's ownership chapter closes

The biggest club story from England comes from Chelsea. Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have reportedly handed their stakes to Clearlake Capital, giving Clearlake full control of the club. Boehly and Walter were said to hold roughly 12.8 percent each, while Clearlake already held 61.5 percent. Reports put the combined payout to the two at £950 million and the club's valuation at £5 billion. The club confirmed Clearlake as the sole controlling owner, and Hansjörg Wyss is said to remain involved as an important stakeholder in the ownership group.

Brentford dismantle Chelsea

The pitch offered no happy welcome either. In the Premier League, Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 in the West London derby, with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fábio Carvalho. The Blues dominated the first half without finding a goal, then conceded three in the second, stretching their winless league run to three matches. It was hardly a warm start to the new ownership era.

The day in short

Tonight's result in Trabzon could send an important signal in the Süper Lig title race. In Europe, the morale boost from Beşiktaş is balanced by the injury news at Fenerbahçe. Tomorrow's Fenerbahçe vs Eyüpspor and Amed vs Beşiktaş matches will keep the agenda moving.

The agenda may change during the day; follow official announcements.