Fajr Sepasi pulled off a major upset by defeating powerhouse Persepolis 2-1 in the Iran Pro League on January 18, 2026. In a stunning result at Hafezieh Stadium, the home side fought back from a goal down to claim a memorable victory over one of Iran's biggest clubs. Persepolis took the lead early, seemingly on course for a routine win. However, Fajr Sepasi grew into the game and leveled before halftime, stunning the visitors. The winner came in the second half from a swift counter-attack, sending the home fans into raptures. Persepolis piled on pressure late but could not find an equalizer, suffering a damaging defeat to their title hopes. This victory was a huge boost for Fajr Sepasi's survival hopes, while leaving Persepolis with questions to answer. The Fajr Sepasi manager called it the perfect performance from his players.