Domenico Tedesco, head coach of Fenerbahce, has been hospitalised with pneumonia after suffering a severe infection. The 40-year-old has since been discharged and is recovering at home in Istanbul but will miss the team's upcoming cup match. Assistant coach Zeki Murat Gole will take charge temporarily while Tedesco continues his recovery.
The Super League is the top national football competition in Turkey. The 2025/26 season will be played with 18 club, a reduction from the previous 19 teams. The points allocation system follows the international standard with three points for a victory and one for a tie. The club with the most points becomes the Turkish champion. The top two teams in the Super League qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Three teams will be relegated.