Most Carded Teams in Süper Lig: 2025 Current Status

The Trendyol Süper Lig continues with the 29th week after the international break, and the race for the championship is intensifying. The excitement in the league is not only among the teams competing for the top spot but also among those battling for European cup spots and survival. However, one of the most striking statistics in Süper Lig is related to the level of discipline of the teams.

The teams with the most cards in the league have been revealed, and these cards provide important insights into the teams’ defensive strategies and playing styles. Here are the teams in Süper Lig with the most yellow and red cards and their card statistics.

Currently, the team with the most cards in Süper Lig is Hatayspor. Hatayspor leads the chart with 79 yellow cards and 4 red cards. This high card count reflects the team’s aggressive playing style and intense defense against their opponents. Hatayspor’s tough approach towards opponents often catches the attention of referees, leading to an increase in their card tally.

In second place is Sivasspor. Sivasspor has accumulated 62 yellow cards and 8 red cards, which is quite impressive. The team frequently resorts to fouling to stop their opponents, leading to both yellow and red cards. Sivasspor’s disciplined defensive play can sometimes make it harder for them to build up their own offense.

The third place belongs to Konyaspor, with 73 yellow cards and 3 red cards. Konyaspor is known for its combative style, often making aggressive tackles against their opponents. However, this aggression can sometimes lead to negative results, as many of these challenges are penalized by referees.

Gaziantep FK follows in fourth place with 71 yellow cards and 3 red cards. Gaziantep frequently uses fouls to disrupt the pace of the game and break their opponent’s rhythm. This strategy makes them more aggressive in possession but also leads to an increase in their card count.

Eyüpspor also has 71 yellow cards and 3 red cards, mirroring Gaziantep’s performance. Eyüpspor sometimes loses its sense of discipline on the field, using a tough playing style to challenge their opponents, which leads to more cards.

On the other hand, Başakşehir (64 yellow cards, 4 red cards) and Rizespor (63 yellow cards, 4 red cards) also stand out with high card numbers. Başakşehir is known for their tough defensive tactics, while Rizespor sometimes plays with more aggression, resulting in a higher card count.

Kayserispor (61 yellow cards, 5 red cards) is another team that struggles with ball control and uses an aggressive playing style to pressure opponents. Alanyaspor (70 yellow cards, 2 red cards), while more offensive in nature, sometimes picks up cards due to defensive struggles.

Galatasaray (65 yellow cards, 2 red cards) and Kasımpaşa (59 yellow cards, 3 red cards) are also among the teams with the most cards in the league. These teams often make interventions to disrupt the flow of the game, which can sometimes lead to card penalties from the referees.

Samsunspor (61 yellow cards, 2 red cards), Trabzonspor (58 yellow cards, 2 red cards), and Göztepe (53 yellow cards, 3 red cards) are also listed among the top teams for most cards. These teams tend to play more aggressively, resulting in penalties from referees.

Finally, Adana Demirspor (54 yellow cards, 2 red cards) and Bodrum FK (47 yellow cards, 4 red cards) are teams with lower card numbers but still occasionally commit fouls that result in cards.

Fenerbahçe (58 yellow cards, 0 red cards) stands out as the team with the fewest red cards. Fenerbahçe is known for its disciplined playing style, making careful interventions to avoid penalties.

These card statistics in Süper Lig reveal a lot about the teams’ playing styles, defensive strategies, and how they interact with referees. Teams that accumulate a higher number of cards may need to reassess their approach to discipline, as a reduction in cards could improve their overall performance.

Most Carded Teams – Summary Table

Let’em Run Review: Derby Dreams Taking Shape For Tappan Street, Sandman

As Yogi Berra once said, “It looks like déjà vu all over again.” And that couldn’t have been more true for our weekend picks, where we once again nailed the winners of both the Florida Derby (Tappan Street) and the Arkansas Derby (Sandman). With Kentucky Derby hopefuls battling for their place in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May, every performance carried extra weight—and we had front-row seats to the action.

At Gulfstream Park, the Late Pick 5 started off with some near-misses. In Races 10 through 13, we hit the board with two second-place and two third-place finishes, proving we were on the right track but just short of the winner’s circle. However, when the Florida Derby came around, we had the trifecta locked in, with our top pick Tappan Street getting the job done in style. The Brad Cox-trained colt showed impressive late speed, surging past rivals and paying out $6.80 for the win.

Meanwhile, over at Oaklawn Park, the Arkansas Derby delivered another thrilling finish. Our top selection, Sandman, lived up to his name, putting the field to sleep with a powerful closing kick. The $9.40 payout rewarded those who backed him, and we also had Coal Battle, who rounded out the trifecta in third place. It was another successful weekend of handicapping, setting the stage for the final stretch of Kentucky Derby prep races.

Looking Ahead: Three Major Derby Preps on April 5th

Next Saturday, the Derby trail heats up with three high-stakes prep races, each offering 100 points to the winner—essentially making them “win and you’re in” events for the Run for the Roses.

First, on the West Coast, the Santa Anita Derby will see a field of eight contenders battle for supremacy. The headliners? Journalism and Citizen Bull, two colts with impressive resumes looking to punch their ticket to Churchill Downs. Santa Anita has historically produced top-tier Derby contenders, and this year should be no different.

Back on the East Coast, the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct promises to be a showdown with 12 strong runners. Among them, Captain Cook, Rodriquez, and Omaha Omaha stand out as ones to watch. This race has a history of producing longshots that make noise in the Derby, so expect plenty of betting value.

Finally, at Keeneland, the Bluegrass Stakes will see a smaller but competitive field of seven vying for their Derby spot. Keeneland’s deep stretch often leads to dramatic finishes, making this race a must-watch.

As we gear up for another weekend of elite racing, be sure to tune into our “One Horse Wonders” podcast on Thursday at 8 PM for in-depth analysis and our best bets. With the Derby picture becoming clearer, the next few weeks will be crucial—so Let‘em run!

Houston never really has been a contender for an NHL franchise.

It is April Fool’s Day, a day where it seemingly is okay to play a practical joke on someone. Here is the question. Is someone trying to pull a practical joke on the National Hockey League by wanting to land an NHL expansion team in Houston, Texas? Dan Friedkin, according to media reports, is interested in landing an expansion franchise in Houston. The NHL’s deputy commissioner Bill Daly did confirm that league officials have spoken “on a number of occasions about potential interest in a Houston expansion franchise.” Daly did not identify the party or parties that might have an interest in getting a National Hockey League franchise. Houston has never really been a serious contender to get an NHL franchise.

In the 1970s, when the World Hockey Association had a franchise in the city called the Aeros, that featured Gordie Howe, there seemed to be some talk about Houston landing an NHL franchise in some sort of merger between the two leagues. That wasn’t to be and the Aeros franchise folded in 1978, one year prior to a so-called NHL expansion that took in four WHA teams. When the National Hockey League decided to go from 21 to 28 teams following an NHL owner meeting in the late 1980s, Houston once again became a city of interest and in that 1997 round of expansion, there were groups from Houston vying for an expansion franchise. Houston failed to make the cut. The then owner of the National Basketball Association’s Houston Rockets, Leslie Alexander, attempted to buy the Edmonton Oilers franchise in 1997 but the NHL found local ownership in Edmonton and kept the franchise in the Alberta city. There are questions about Houston as a viable hockey market starting with an arena. Would the potential team play in the city’s present arena or want a new building? That is question one.

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Gordie Howe was a member of the WHA’s Houston Aeros.