Bursaspor Moves Closer to Süper Lig Target at the Top

Bursaspor sit at the top of the Trendyol 1. Lig and are getting closer to their Süper Lig target with each passing week. One of Anatolia's established clubs, the green-and-whites won the Süper Lig title in the 2009-2010 season. In recent years the club went through difficult periods both financially and on the pitch, and even fell to the 3. Lig. However, it rebuilt both its financial and sporting structure and managed to climb back to the higher leagues.

This season Bursaspor are regarded as one of the favourites in the 1. Lig. From 12 matches they have taken 9 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Sitting at the top of the table with 28 points, the team is working to maintain this level. It is notable that in four of their nine wins they came from behind away from home to turn the scoreline in their favour.

The standout player in the squad is Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 30. He has scored in every league match and has 16 goals, placing him at the top of the goalscoring race. Wins of 2-1 against Kayserispor, Manisa FK and Batman Petrol, and a 4-2 victory over Keçiörengücü, reflect the team's attacking style.

Support at home has also been strong. This season, home matches have averaged around 40,000 spectators filling the stadium. Of the 5 matches played at the Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadium, the team has won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1, which shows that this backing is being felt on the pitch.