The referee for Konyaspor's key Süper Lig match against Trabzonspor in week 5 will be the 30-year-old Reşat Onur Coşkunses. According to Karadeniz Gazetesi, the appointment of this young and relatively inexperienced official by the Central Referee Committee (MHK) for such an important fixture has caused surprise. Coşkunses is from the İzmir Regional Referee Committee and this will be his first match involving Trabzonspor.
Who is referee Reşat Onur Coşkunses?
Reşat Onur Coşkunses has officiated only 7 matches in the Süper Lig so far. In those games, home teams won 4, 2 ended in draws, and away teams won 1. The referee said, "This will be the first time I take charge of a Trabzonspor match." The assistant referees will be Anıl Usta and Bersan Duran, with Asen Albayrak serving as the fourth official.
What is Konyaspor's current situation?
This critical match is of great importance for Konyaspor, who are going through a tough period in the league. The team sits in 18th place with 0 points after 4 games. Having scored 3 goals and conceded 8, Konyaspor's goal difference is -5. They trail leaders Galatasaray by 10 points. The team's next fixture is against 5th-placed Gaziantep FK at home on December 6, 2026, a match you can follow on our fixtures page.
Why has this appointment caused debate?
Karadeniz Gazetesi reported that the MHK's decision to assign a young and inexperienced referee to such an important match has caused astonishment. The match will feature experienced stars on both sides. The referee's performance in such a high-pressure environment is a subject of curiosity. Konyaspor can check this week's squad and player stats on our squad page.
What are the pre-match expectations?
While Trabzonspor will be chasing three points away from home, Konyaspor will take to the field aiming for their first points of the season. Gaining morale and points early in the season is vital for both teams. You can review Konyaspor's current league status and the standings on our standings page. The match will be the eighth in Reşat Onur Coşkunses's Süper Lig career.
