Samsunspor pulled off a narrow 1-0 away victory against Kasımpaşa in a Turkish Süper Lig fixture on January 31, 2026. The solitary goal, scored in the second half, was enough for the visitors to claim all three points at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The match was a tightly contested affair with few clear-cut chances for either side in the first half. Kasımpaşa dominated possession but struggled to break down a disciplined Samsunspor defense. The game's pivotal moment arrived around the hour mark when Samsunspor capitalized on a defensive error to score against the run of play. Kasımpaşa threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but their efforts were thwarted by a combination of poor finishing and excellent goalkeeping from the Samsunspor shot-stopper. The result was a significant boost for Samsunspor's survival hopes, moving them further away from the relegation places. The Kasımpaşa manager expressed frustration at his team's inability to convert dominance into goals, while the Samsunspor coach hailed a perfect away performance built on solidity and a clinical edge.