Kayserispor faces a disciplinary investigation following their latest league match. The Turkish Football Federation has referred the club to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board for incidents during their away game against Mardin 1969 Spor on September 20, 2026.
The decision was announced by the TFF in a batch of disciplinary notices on Friday, September 25. The federation stated it had decided to refer "METRO HOLDİNG KAYSERİSPOR Club to the PFDK pursuant to Article 53 of the Football Disciplinary Regulations due to 'vulgar and bad behavior' and pursuant to Article 52 due to 'pitch incidents' in the Trendyol 1. Lig match MARDİN 1969 SPOR-METRO HOLDİNG KAYSERİSPOR played on 20.09.2026." The home club, Mardin 1969 Spor, was also referred for similar reasons related to the same fixture.
MATCH BACKGROUND
The match in question took place at the 21 Kasım Şehir Stadı in Mardin, kicking off at 20:00 and broadcast live on TRT Spor. Kayserispor won the game 1-0 thanks to a 68th-minute goal from Daniel Moreno. The victory was their third consecutive win, solidifying their position at the top of the 1. Lig table. After eight matches, Kayserispor leads the league with 19 points, having scored 15 goals and conceded only three for a +12 goal difference.
The team's form in the last five matches reads WWWDL, with the winning run including a 4-0 thrashing of İstanbulspor and a 3-0 win at Esenler Erokspor. Top scorer Taulant Seferi has netted seven times in eight appearances this season.
NEXT STEPS
It is not yet clear when the PFDK will conclude its proceedings. The board can impose a range of sanctions under the cited articles, from fines to stadium closures. The Kayserispor board has not yet issued a statement regarding the referral.
This development casts a shadow over the team's preparation for their next fixture, a home match against 13th-placed Manisa F.K. On October 10, 2026. League leaders Kayserispor must now focus on maintaining their position at the summit.
This story first appeared at kayserihaber.com
