Atilla Karaoğlan to officiate the Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe derby

The referee for the Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe derby, to be played in Week 9 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, has been named. Atilla Karaoğlan will officiate the match.

The referee appointment was announced to the public by the Turkish Football Federation. The match, which will bring together two of Istanbul's long-established clubs, is among the notable fixtures of the season.

The announcement did not share any information about the match's assistant referees or VAR officials. It also did not say when these names would be announced.

The choice of referee is always closely watched in derbies. Atilla Karaoğlan's appointment will also be followed by the fans of both clubs and by the wider sports community. The yellow-reds and the yellow-navy side will face each other in Week 9 of the league.

Played within the week's schedule, this match will add a new derby chapter to the two rivals' journey this season. The referee's performance will also be a subject of assessment after the match.