The video assistant referee (VAR) officials for Kayserispor's away match against Fatih Karagümrük have been appointed. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has named Davut Dakul Çelik as the VAR and Eren Özyemişcioğlu as the assistant video assistant referee (AVAR) for the Trendyol 1. Lig match to be played at Yusuf Ziya Öniş Stadium on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2026. These appointments were reported by www.kayserihaber.com through journalist Ahmet Ölçer.
Kayserispor aims to secure three points in this match to maintain their strong league form. The team has collected 10 points from 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the first five weeks of the season, placing them third in the standings. With a recent form of DLWWW over their last five matches, Kayserispor trails league leaders Batman Petrolspor by just 3 points. This position shows their continued involvement in the title race.
Which referees will be on VAR duty?
In the referee list published by the TFF for numerous 1. Lig matches on September 2nd and 3rd, Kayserispor's fixture stands out. Davut Dakul Çelik will be the lead official in the VAR booth for this important match. He will be assisted by Eren Özyemişcioğlu. This duo will be responsible for reviewing potential incidents alongside the on-field officiating team.
The use of the video assistant referee system in this match means these appointments will play a key role in critical decisions. Kayserispor fans can look at their team's successful performance on our stats page. The team has scored 7 goals while conceding only 3, resulting in a solid +4 goal difference. This defensive solidity paints a positive picture for their season objectives.
Why is this match important for Kayserispor?
The match at Yusuf Ziya Öniş Stadium represents a significant opportunity for Kayserispor to maintain or reduce the 3-point gap to leaders Batman Petrolspor. Securing three points would keep the team firmly in the heart of the championship contest. As visible on our standings page, being in such a high position brings the obligation to win almost every week.
The Kayserispor technical staff and players are preparing for this challenging away fixture. The early announcement of the VAR officials allows the team to focus entirely on the football they will display on the pitch. Ahmet Ölçer stated, "TFF Fatih Karagümrük Kayserispor maçı öncesi son dakika açıkladı: VAR’da o isim olacak."
What does the team's schedule look like after this?
Following the Fatih Karagümrük match, Kayserispor will enter a prolonged league break. The team's next official league fixture is scheduled for November 8th, 2026, away against Ümraniyespor, who currently sit 16th in the table. This long interval is seen as a good opportunity to manage any injury concerns and prepare the squad. You can follow the entire match schedule on our fixtures page.
Kayserispor, having attracted attention with their performance in the first five weeks, stands out with its squad depth and team identity. These qualities are considered among the team's greatest advantages for the long season ahead. Kayserispor plans to use the period until the November 8th away match at Ümraniyespor as efficiently as possible.
