Antalyaspor has officially been relegated from the Süper Lig after finishing in 16th place. Despite a 1-0 victory against Kocaelispor in the final match, the team has ended its season in a disappointing position. This marks the sixth time in the club’s history that it has dropped from the top tier.
Final Match Highlights
The decisive match took place on May 17, 2026. The first half ended without any goals, but the game shifted in the second half. Antalyaspor secured their only goal in the 79th minute. A counter-attack opportunity allowed Ballet to score after receiving a pass from Van de Streek, making it a 1-0 victory for Antalyaspor.
Season Overview
Antalyaspor gathered a total of 32 points throughout the season. They achieved:
- 8 wins
- 8 draws
- 18 losses
The team earned 19 points at home from 5 wins and 4 draws, while they only managed to collect 13 points away with 3 wins and 4 draws. This poor performance ultimately led to their relegation as the third team to drop down.
Coaching Changes
The season was marked by instability in coaching. Emre Belözoğlu started the season, but his tenure ended as results did not improve. Erol Bulut took over but was also dismissed. Sami Uğurlu was appointed to finish the season, although the situation did not improve for the team.
Relegation History
Antalyaspor first entered the Süper Lig in the 1981-82 season. Despite six relegations in total, they have been competitive in the league for 30 seasons. Their return to the top tier occurred in 2015 after a dramatic match against Samsunspor, which ended in penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Notable Records
The club achieved its best-ever league position by finishing 5th. Their most significant victory was a 7-0 win over Trabzonspor, while their heaviest defeats were at the hands of Beşiktaş and Gençlerbirliği, both ending in 6-0 losses. In terms of high-scoring matches, they once lost 7-3 to Eskişehirspor.
The recent match stats included several close calls, such as Ballet hitting the crossbar early in the game and multiple missed opportunities from both teams. The defeat left players and fans devastated.
As Antalyaspor prepares for its campaign in the 1. Lig, fans hope the team can regroup and work towards returning to the Süper Lig in the near future.
