Amedspor climbed to the top of the Trendyol Süper Lig table on October 24, 2026, overcoming a first-half deficit and a red card to defeat Samsunspor 2-1 at the Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu. Besnik Hasi’s side rallied after the interval through goals from Gift Orban and Dia Saba, pushing their season tally to 20 points after nine matches and securing first place with a match advantage.

Logi Tomasson Puts Samsunspor Ahead

The hosts started the evening with intent, controlling the early exchanges under the guidance of manager Nenad Bjelica. Samsunspor carved out the first clear openings of the match through Mohamed Bayo and Antoine Sekongo before breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute. Tanguy Coulibally delivered a cross from the right wing, allowing Logi Tomasson to strike past goalkeeper Bilal Bayazıt to put the Black Sea club 1-0 ahead.

The momentum shifted before halftime when Samsunspor midfielder Afonso Sousa received two yellow cards in quick succession, culminating in a red card in the 37th minute. The sending-off left the hosts down to ten men for more than an hour of play. In the 45th minute, Amedspor introduced Mbaye Diagne from the bench to bolster his attack.

Gift Orban Equalizes as Both Teams Lose Players

Numerical equality on the pitch lasted barely a quarter of an hour into the second half. Substitute Mbaye Diagne received a red card in the 61st minute, reducing both teams to ten men and opening up spaces across the pitch. Amedspor capitalized on the shifting dynamic, pressing forward through Ermal Krasniqi and Dia Saba.

The pressure yielded an equalizer in the 74th minute when Amedspor earned a penalty kick. Gift Orban stepped up to the spot and converted past goalkeeper Bilal Bayazıt to level the score at 1-1. Nine minutes later, in the 83rd minute, Dia Saba found space on the right side of the penalty area and fired a shot into the far corner, completing the comeback and making it 2-1 for the visitors.

Amedspor Reaches Summit While Samsunspor Drops to 17th

The result extends contrasting fortunes for the two clubs in the Turkish top flight. Amedspor’s victory elevates them to 20 points, placing them at the summit of the Süper Lig standings with a match advantage. For Samsunspor, the defeat marks their seventh loss, leaving the club stranded with four points and sitting in 17th position.

Samsunspor supporters voiced their frustration during the closing moments as their team pushed in vain for an equalizer, including a stoppage-time header from Elayis Tavsan that sailed over the bar and a powerful effort from Saikuba Jarju that struck the crossbar in the 94th minute. The loss deepens the crisis for the club following the recent managerial change.

Next Fixtures in the Süper Lig

Amedspor returns to host Eyüpspor at home. Samsunspor travels to face Başakşehir as they attempt to halt their losing streak.