Turkish Super League Round: Trabzonspor 1-0 Çaykur Rizespor. The match was played on March 15, 2026, at 01:00 at the Medical Park Stadyumu in Trabzon. Trabzonspor secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Black Sea rivals Çaykur Rizespor in a tense and closely contested derby. The only goal of the game arrived in the 65th minute, a powerful header from a corner that finally broke Rizespor's stubborn resistance. The visitors had defended resolutely for much of the match, limiting Trabzonspor to few clear chances, but their own attacking threat was minimal. The final stages saw Rizespor push more players forward in search of an equalizer, but the Trabzonspor defense, marshaled superbly by their captain, held firm under pressure. The match was not without controversy, as Rizespor had a strong penalty appeal waved away by the referee in the first half, a decision that left the away bench furious. This vital three points strengthens Trabzonspor's position in the European qualification places, while Rizespor's fight against relegation becomes increasingly difficult.