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Fenerbahçe was fined 13.4 million liras in derbies and Galatasaray 8.2 million
In the derbies played by Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe over 16 seasons, the Professional Football Disciplinary Board fined Fenerbahçe 13 million 381 thousand 500 liras and Galatasaray 8 million 150 thousand liras. The two teams will meet on Monday, October 26, at 21.
Incidents during the derbies between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe over the past 16 seasons have resulted in heavy sanctions for both clubs. During this period, the Turkish Football Federation’s Professional Football Disciplinary Board fined Fenerbahçe a total of 13 million 381 thousand 500 liras and Galatasaray 8 million 150 thousand liras.
The two teams will face each other at 21:30 on Monday, October 26, at RAMS Park in a match with major implications for the title race. Incidents on the pitch and disciplinary violations in the rivalry in recent years have also brought the penalties imposed after the matches back into focus.
Penalties from the latest derby
After the latest derby at RAMS Park, which Galatasaray won 3-0, Galatasaray received a total fine of 700 thousand liras, while Fenerbahçe was fined 1 million 100 thousand liras.
Galatasaray was fined 220 thousand liras for using the public-address system to support the home team and 480 thousand liras for admitting spectators to the stadium unlawfully. Fenerbahçe was fined 1 million 100 thousand liras over incidents on the pitch caused by its supporters.
Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Ederson was also suspended for 3 matches and fined 480 thousand liras for his conduct toward the match referee after being sent off.
Fenerbahçe played 7 matches behind closed doors, Galatasaray 3
Following the derbies played over the last 16 seasons, Fenerbahçe received 7 and Galatasaray 3 sanctions requiring matches to be played without spectators. After the Süper Lig Super Final match on May 12, 2012, Fenerbahçe was ordered to play 5 matches behind closed doors and fined 28 thousand 750 liras over incidents on the pitch caused by its supporters.
The yellow-and-navy club was also ordered to play 2 matches behind closed doors and fined 135 thousand liras after its league match at home against its rival in the same season. Galatasaray was ordered to play one match behind closed doors after each of its home league matches against Fenerbahçe in the 2010-2011, 2013-2014 and 2016-2017 seasons.
Those who received the heaviest penalties
At Galatasaray, head coach Fatih Terim, assistant coach Hasan Şaş and player Engin Baytar received the most severe penalties, with 10, 8 and 11 matches respectively. At Fenerbahçe, players Volkan Demirel, Raul Meireles and Jailson were each suspended for 8 matches.
After the match played at Türk Telekom Stadium in the first half of the 2018-2019 season, Galatasaray’s Fatih Terim received a total suspension of 10 matches, Hasan Şaş 8, Ryan Donk 6, Badou Ndiaye 5 and Garry Rodrigues 3. Fenerbahçe’s Jailson received an 8-match suspension, while Roberto Soldado received a 6-match suspension.
The heaviest individual penalty in the rivalry was imposed on Galatasaray’s Engin Baytar after the TFF Super Cup match played in Erzurum on August 12, 2012. Baytar was suspended for 11 matches and fined 20 thousand liras for unsportsmanlike conduct toward referees and supporters and for attacking the referee after being sent off.
Sanctions imposed by season
After the first-half derby of the 2025-2026 season, Fenerbahçe was fined 3 million 660 thousand liras and Galatasaray 1 million 300 thousand liras. In connection with the same matches, Mert Hakan Yandaş received a 3-match suspension and a fine of 120 thousand liras, while Galatasaray Vice President Metin Öztürk was barred from exercising rights for 15 days and fined 2 million liras.
After the Turkcell Super Cup match on January 10, 2026, Fenerbahçe was fined 330 thousand liras, Jayden Oosterwolde was suspended for 1 match and fined 400 thousand liras, and Jhon Duran was fined 400 thousand liras. Galatasaray was fined 1 million 320 thousand liras, while Mario Lemina was fined 400 thousand liras. After the league match on April 26, 2026, Fenerbahçe was fined 1 million 100 thousand liras and Galatasaray 700 thousand liras, while Ederson received a 3-match suspension and a fine of 480 thousand liras.
In the 2024-2025 season, Fenerbahçe received fines of 336 thousand, 1 million 620 thousand and 900 thousand 750 liras after derbies and a Turkish Cup match. Jose Mourinho received a fine of 150 thousand liras in separate cases, as well as a 2-match suspension and a fine of 558 thousand 500 liras, and a 3-match suspension and a fine of 292 thousand 500 liras. During the same period, Galatasaray received fines of 433 thousand 500, 693 thousand and 222 thousand liras, while Okan Buruk received a 1-match suspension and a fine of 500 thousand liras. Barış Alper Yılmaz and Kerem Demirbay each received a 1-match suspension and a fine of 58 thousand liras.
In the 2023-2024 season, the club fines imposed on Fenerbahçe were 312 thousand, 400 thousand and 1 million 949 thousand 500 liras. During this period, Ahmet Ketenci was barred from exercising rights for 60 days and fined 520 thousand liras, while Ali Koç was barred from exercising rights for 90 days and fined 780 thousand liras. Galatasaray received fines of 140 thousand, 212 thousand and 539 thousand 500 liras.
In the 2022-2023 season, Galatasaray received fines of 21 thousand and 468 thousand 500 liras, while Fenerbahçe received fines of 112 thousand and 225 thousand liras. In the 2021-2022 season, Galatasaray was fined 321 thousand liras and Fenerbahçe 32 thousand liras. Galatasaray President Burak Elmas was fined 30 thousand liras, while Vice President Rezan Epözdemir was barred from exercising rights for 3 months and 21 days and fined 125 thousand liras. Fatih Terim was also suspended for 5 matches and fined 29 thousand 500 liras.
In the 2020-2021 season, Galatasaray received a fine of 34 thousand 500 liras and Fenerbahçe 96 thousand liras. In the 2019-2020 season, Fenerbahçe was fined 282 thousand 500 liras and Galatasaray 104 thousand 500 liras. Ersun Yanal and Deniz Türüç each received a 1-match suspension and a fine of 13 thousand liras.
In the 2018-2019 season, Galatasaray received a fine of 320 thousand liras, while Fenerbahçe received fines of 12 thousand and 215 thousand 500 liras. In the 2017-2018 season, Galatasaray received fines of 250 thousand and 60 thousand liras, while Fenerbahçe received fines of 90 thousand and 400 thousand liras.
In the 2016-2017 season, Fenerbahçe received fines of 15 thousand and 155 thousand liras, while Galatasaray was fined 29 thousand liras and also played one match behind closed doors. In the 2015-2016 season, Galatasaray was fined a total of 226 thousand 500 liras and Fenerbahçe 235 thousand liras. Aziz Yıldırım was barred from exercising rights for 6 months and fined 100 thousand liras.
In the 2014-2015 season, Fenerbahçe was fined 120 thousand and 230 thousand liras, while Galatasaray was fined 250 thousand and 60 thousand liras. Volkan Demirel received a 3-match suspension and a fine of 17 thousand 500 liras, while İlhan Ekşioğlu was barred from exercising rights for 30 days and fined 26 thousand liras.
In the 2013-2014 season, Galatasaray received a fine of 99 thousand liras, a sanction requiring one match to be played behind closed doors, and a fine of 100 thousand liras, while Fenerbahçe received fines of 110 thousand, 150 thousand and 15 thousand liras. In the 2012-2013 season, Galatasaray was fined 75 thousand and 50 thousand liras, while Fenerbahçe was fined 15 thousand, 60 thousand and 170 thousand liras. That season, Engin Baytar was suspended for 11 matches, Volkan Demirel for 5, and Raul Meireles and Sabri Sarıoğlu for 4 matches each.
In the 2011-2012 season, Fenerbahçe was sanctioned with 2 matches behind closed doors and a fine of 135 thousand liras, as well as 5 matches behind closed doors and a fine of 28 thousand 750 liras. Galatasaray received fines in various cases. In the 2010-2011 season, Fenerbahçe received a fine of 22 thousand 500 liras and Galatasaray 20 thousand liras.
After the matches, the electronic-ticket cards of supporters who entered certain stands were blocked, preventing them from entering the next home fixture. The calculations were based on the penalties upheld by the TFF Arbitration Board.
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