Kayserispor fined and handed stadium ban after match incidents

The Turkish Football Federation's Professional Football Disciplinary Board has announced penalties following the Kayserispor vs Batman Petrolspor match on 18 October 2026, which ended 2-2. Kayserispor has been fined 140,000 Turkish Lira due to crowd incidents and offensive chants caused by their supporters.

The decision also includes a block on electronic tickets for spectators in the North Stand Lower E block, preventing their entry into the club's next home match. An allegation that the club admitted spectators improperly into the stadium was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

OPPONENT CLUB HIT WITH HEAVIER FINE

Opponents Batman Petrolspor received a total fine of 280,000 TL, 140,000 TL for similar crowd incidents and chants, and an additional 140,000 TL because their club president gave an interview in violation of broadcast regulations. A section of Batman Petrolspor's away fan stand was also blocked.

Batman Petrolspor's technical staff member Selçuk Şahin, who was sent off with a red card during the match, faced no further punishment for an alleged unsporting conduct charge. The PFDK ruled that the elements of the disciplinary offence were not established.

POST-MATCH CONTROVERSY CONTINUES

These disciplinary rulings follow post-match controversy over refereeing decisions. Batman Petrolspor's management had formally appealed to the TFF, submitting a minute-by-minute analysis of certain incidents, including a penalty decision, and requested a disciplinary investigation into the match officials. The club stated it would follow the matter to the end.

Kayserispor manager Atila Gerin had previously stated he believed the penalty decision was correct. These developments show the 8th week Trendyol 1. Lig match remained a talking point. Kayserispor will now focus on their upcoming fixtures. The team hosts Bodrumspor on Sunday, 26 October. After 8 matches, Kayserispor sits in mid-table with 10 points.