Tümosan Konyaspor suffered a 2-1 defeat against Kocaelispor in the third week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. This result leaves Konyaspor still without a point, positioned 18th in the league as of 29 August 2026 with a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.

The match at MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir Stadium saw Konyaspor take an early lead. In the 39th minute, a cross from Deniz Türüç from the right wing led to a shot by Gonçalves that deflected off Kocaelispor's Tanguy Zoukrou for an own goal, making it 1-0. The game shifted dramatically in the second half. Enis Bardhi, who was substituted on at the start of the half, received a direct red card in the 48th minute, reducing Konyaspor to ten men.

What caused Konyaspor's second-half collapse?

Kocaelispor capitalized on their numerical advantage. In the 72nd minute, Massadio Haidara headed home from a Sousa corner at the back post to equalize at 1-1. The match was decided in the 86th minute when Metehan Altunbaş finished a through pass from Show inside the penalty area, putting Kocaelispor ahead 2-1. Konyaspor's only response was a yellow card for Toth in the 88th minute. The match was officiated by referee Gürcan Hasova.

What is the team's current league standing?

With this loss, Konyaspor continues its poor start to the season. The team sits in 18th place with 0 points, at the bottom of the table. Having lost their first two matches as well, their recent form is recorded as LL. The team's goal difference has also worsened to -3, having scored 2 and conceded 5 goals so far. Konyaspor now trails league leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K. by 7 points, a concerning situation. You can view the full squad details on our squad page.

When is Konyaspor's next match?

Konyaspor's next Süper Lig challenge is an away match against Göztepe on 13 December 2026. Göztepe currently occupies 14th place in the table. Details of this important away fixture and the team's full schedule can be followed on our fixtures page. The Konyaspor coaching staff must review the team's defensive and midfield organization before that match. For the current league table, visit our standings page.

The match details were reported by beIN Sports Turkey. The Konyaspor manager stated that playing with a man down negatively impacted their second-half performance. The team will continue its search for form in preparation matches ahead of the Göztepe game.