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Archie Brown and Bardakci Referred to Disciplinary Board After Derby

Fenerbahce defender Archie Brown defended Matteo Guendouzi after the derby and showed his injury, while both he and Galatasaray's Bardakci were sent to the Turkish Football Federation disciplinary board.

Sources: Sonsöz Gazetesi, Gazete Merhaba, Ege'de Son Söz Spor, Ajansspor and 4 more8 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Archie Brown and Bardakci Referred to Disciplinary Board After Derby
Photo: Sonsöz Gazetesi

KEY POINTS

  • Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in the derby
  • Archie Brown said he defended Matteo Guendouzi and showed a neck injury
  • Bardakci and Archie Brown were referred to the PFDK under Article 44
  • Both clubs were referred over stand incidents and disciplinary reasons

Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 2-1 in the derby match played on October 27, 2026. After the match, tensions flared between the two sides.

Fenerbahce player Archie Brown made a statement regarding the incidents following the derby. He said he defended Matteo Guendouzi and showed the injury on his neck.

“I defended Matteo Guendouzi.”

— Archie Brown

The Turkish Football Federation announced disciplinary referrals after the derby. Abdülkerim Bardakci and Archie Brown were sent to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board under Article 44 of the Football Disciplinary Instruction.

Both clubs were also referred to the committee over stand incidents and various disciplinary reasons. Attention is now focused on the decisions to be made regarding the players.

The two outlets reported the same events with different timing and emphasis. Sonsöz Gazetesi published Brown's statement early on October 27, while Gazete Merhaba reported the federation's disciplinary action on October 28.

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